The veteran's claim for an increased rating for muscular contractions with headaches and neck pain was granted. The claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability as a result of left shoulder surgery in January 1991 was denied, as there is no clinical or other competent evidence showing that the veteran's pre-existing low back disorder was permanently increased in severity due to the November 1982 stretcher accident and his left shoulder disability resulted from VA treatment. The claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's muscular contractions with headaches and neck pain were found to be directly related to the November 1982 stretcher incident, resulting in a grant of an increased rating. However, his claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied as there is no clinical or other competent evidence showing that his pre-existing low back disorder was permanently increased in severity due to the November 1982 stretcher accident and his left shoulder disability resulted from VA treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscular contractions with headaches and neck pain, Left shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2002
- Citation
- 0206829
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