The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the veteran's current conditions are secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's low back condition and reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the right lower extremity are both related to his service-connected right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Condition, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2003
- Citation
- 0300601
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a respiratory condition other than asthma, to include rhinitis and/or sinusitis, and a low back condition. Asthma was denied.
- Granted
The Board granted direct service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, an increased evaluation of 40 percent for the low back condition, and an initial evaluation of 20 percent for the left ankle condition.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for TBI, headaches, tinnitus, a low back condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's kidney cancer, colon removal, asthma, and low back condition claims are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to herbicides, contaminated soil, and radiation. A VA examination is required to address these issues.
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