The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were generally granted, with some issues having specific rating assignments.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran had new evidence supporting his claims for PTSD, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and right shoulder and thoracic spine disabilities. The lumbosacral spine disability was also granted as a result of new evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Right inguinal hernia, Left inguinal hernia, Degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine, Tendonitis in the right knee, Tendonitis in the left knee, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Cardiovascular disability, Right shoulder and thoracic spine disabilities
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2005
- Citation
- 0510923
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right inguinal hernia repair due to lack of evidence of recurrent or disabling symptoms.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral lower extremity conditions and PTSD, resulted in a loss of use of both lower extremities such that he is entitled to specially adapted housing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right inguinal hernia, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.
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