The Board has granted initial compensable ratings of 10% for the veteran's service-connected low back condition, hemorrhoids, and gouty arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint as of February 15, 2003.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted on August 2002 and February 2003 showed that the veteran's range of motion for his low back was limited to 80 degrees forward flexion, 20 degrees extension, and 30 degrees lateral bending. These findings were considered representative of a slight limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back condition, Hemorrhoids, Gouty arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0612935
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a 40% rating for his low back condition and a 60% rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, while other claims were denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back condition, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or event that caused these conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of increased rating for back disability, service connection for sleep apnea, left heel, and hemorrhoids, as well as entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 1, 2025, for additional development.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for higher ratings on all claims due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.
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