The veteran seeks increased ratings for his service-connected low back, left Achilles tendon, left radius, and left chest disabilities. He also seeks service connection for a left leg disability.,The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected left Achilles tendon condition. The RO denied this claim in the April 2003 decision.,The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected left radius condition. The RO denied this claim in the April 2003 decision.,The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected left chest condition. The RO denied this claim in the April 2003 decision.,The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected left neck condition. The RO denied this claim in the April 2003 decision.,The veteran seeks a compensable rating for his service-connected generalized periodontitis. The RO denied this claim in the April 2003 decision.,The veteran seeks service connection for a left leg disability, apart from his already-service connected left Achilles tendon condition and left leg scarring. The RO denied this claim in the April 2003 decision.
The deciding factor: The RO did not provide VCAA notice regarding these claims.,The RO did not provide VCAA notice regarding these claims.,The RO did not provide VCAA notice regarding these claims.,The RO did not provide VCAA notice regarding these claims.,The RO did not provide VCAA notice regarding these claims.,The RO did not provide VCAA notice regarding these claims.,The veteran's service-connected conditions have worsened, and the January 2003 VA examination does not adequately portray his current disability picture. A new examination is necessary to reach a decision on this claim.,The veteran's left leg condition may be related to his military service or multiple service-connected disabilities (including skin graft surgeries).
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a shell fragment wound to the low back, residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left Achilles tendon, residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left radius, residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left chest, residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left neck, allergic rhinitis with maxillary sinusitis, generalized periodontitis, left leg disability (apart from the already-service connected left Achilles tendon condition)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0700822
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