The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected low back disability and scars, residuals of inguinal hernias. The Veteran's low back condition was found to be manifested by limitation of motion with forward flexion limited to 45 degrees but not less than 30 degrees or more than 60 degrees, without ankylosis. His right peroneal nerve disorder resulted in sensory loss equivalent to mild, incomplete paralysis. The scars did not result in any functional impairment and were not tender or ulcerated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected low back disability was found to be manifested by limitation of motion with forward flexion limited to 45 degrees but not less than 30 degrees or more than 60 degrees, without ankylosis. His right peroneal nerve disorder resulted in sensory loss equivalent to mild, incomplete paralysis. The scars did not result in any functional impairment and were not tender or ulcerated.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated lumbar disc with fusion L5-S1, ilioinguinal neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1014049
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurologic disability of the bilateral lower extremities, including sciatica and ilioinguinal neuropathy, due to or aggravated by her service-connected lumbosacral strain. The AOJ is instructed to obtain medical opinions addressing these issues.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examination provided in this case was inadequate and remanded for further development. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a neurologic disability of the bilateral lower extremities, to include sciatica, is being returned to the AOJ for additional development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's ilioinguinal neuropathy has been rated at 10 percent since the initial rating period, which is the maximum available under VA regulations. The claim for increased ratings for genitourinary symptoms as a residual of the excision of a ruptured varicocele remains pending.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and the case is dismissed.
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