Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 0019592
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the appellant had lumbar spine injury with L5 nerve root involvement and provided a history of low back pain, which was rated at 20 percent effective December 10, 1996. The right hand second-degree burn scar disability is not compensable as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. Residuals of head injuries are found to be related to service based on the appellant's history and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine injury, head injuries (including headaches, vertigo, memory loss, total body paralysis, right hand tremor, right arm numbness, and cervical spine arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0019592
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal concerning the service connection claims for various conditions and initial compensable evaluations for service-connected erectile dysfunction and bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for left shoulder and elbow injuries due to a lack of evidence linking them to the Veteran's military service, and remanded the claim for lumbar spine injury for further development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's injury to his right hand, index finger. The other claims have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine injury and cervical spine injury due to insufficient evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.
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