The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of hyper-pigmented lesions on the legs, and the lumbar spine disability was rated as severe but not pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome without incapacitating episodes. The thoracic spine fracture residuals were rated at 10 percent, and cervical spine degenerative disc disease did not meet criteria for higher evaluations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of hyper-pigmented lesions on the legs or liver disease (to include hepatitis-C and steatonecrosis). The lumbar spine disability was rated as severe but without incapacitating episodes. The thoracic spine fracture residuals were rated at 10 percent, and cervical spine degenerative disc disease did not meet criteria for higher evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hyper-pigmented lesions on the legs"}, {"condition_name":"Liver disease (to include hepatitis-C and steatonecrosis)"}, {"condition_name":"Irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease (IBS with GERD)"}, {"condition_name":"Herniated disc disease of the lumbar spine"}, {"condition_name":"Residuals of a fracture of the thoracic spine"}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0602464
What this means for you
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