The veteran's spinal stenosis is granted as secondary to his service-connected right leg disorder. The issue of left knee disorder with surgical scar remains pending, and the initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU are also pending.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for spinal stenosis due to its aggravation by a service-connected right leg disability. The left knee disorder with surgical scar is still under review as secondary to the same service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Spinal Stenosis, Left Knee Disorder with Surgical Scar
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0700950
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, including diagnosed degenerative arthritis with DDD other than intervertebral disc syndrome and spinal stenosis status post L3, L4, and L5 laminectomy. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury and his ongoing symptoms since then.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found the reduction in rating for spinal stenosis, lumbar disc disease, and Schmorl's nodes from 20% to 10% was improper. The 20% rating is restored. However, the issues of increased ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and ankle conditions are remanded due to a duty to assist error.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his low back disability is denied. The effective date of SMC and DEA benefits based on permanent and total disability status is granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status or the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence of significant disabilities that would require such benefits.
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