The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which include depression, cervical spine strain, traumatic injury to the lumbosacral spine with strain, post-traumatic right supraorbital neuropathy, and visual field defect of the right eye with glaucoma, have been rated based on their individual effects. The combined rating is 80 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated based on their individual effects under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the back, Depression secondary to traumatic head injury, Traumatic injury of the cervical spine with chronic strain, Disability of the left upper extremity manifested by radiating pain, Disability of the right upper extremity manifested by radiating pain, Traumatic injury of the lumbosacral spine with strain, Post-traumatic right supraorbital neuropathy, Residuals of cerebellar contusion with headaches and a history of amnesia, Superior and nasal visual field defect of the right eye with glaucoma, Residuals of a fractured left second rib
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- April 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0916079
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for arthritis affecting multiple joints, including the back, ankles, hands, hips, and knees. The decision is based on a finding of continuity of symptoms since service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to determine if service connection is warranted for bladder cancer, arthritis of the back and knees, and hearing loss. The Veteran's private treatment records are requested, as well as a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a chronic back condition as there was no evidence of a current disability, and the Veteran's claimed back problems were not related to his military service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, finding that the Veteran's current arthritis is related to his in-service complaints and treatment of back strain.
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