The Board granted service connection for vasomotor rhinitis and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that these conditions were aggravated by in-service injuries. The claims for skull fracture, weakness of the right side of the body due to head injury, and memory loss due to head injury were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's vasomotor rhinitis and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine were aggravated by in-service injuries. The other claims for service connection were denied because there was no evidence of a current disability associated with these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- vasomotor rhinitis, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, weakness of the right side of the body due to head injury, memory loss due to head injury
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2004
- Citation
- 0411381
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, which grants entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at a housebound rate is moot due to the grant of aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of increased ratings for cervical spine and bilateral hip disabilities due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's vasomotor rhinitis remains at noncompensable rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2018.
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