The Board denied extensions of temporary total ratings and increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the veteran did not meet the criteria for extended convalescence or higher disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish severe post-operative residuals from the lumbar laminectomy surgery warranting an extension beyond July 31, 1999. The hypertension was rated appropriately at 10%. The hemorrhoids were rated as 10% disabling. Bilateral conjunctivitis and right hip disability were found to be less than compensable.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Syndrome with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and a Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP) at L4-5, Hemorrhoids with Postoperative Irrigation and Drainage of a Fistula, Right Hip Degenerative Changes, Bilateral Allergic Conjunctivitis, Residual Scar from Right Wrist Ganglion Cystectomy, Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2004
- Citation
- 0428101
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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