The Veteran's initial ratings for various conditions have been granted and assigned. The effective dates are not specified.
The deciding factor: Service connection has been established, and the initial ratings were determined based on the severity of each condition as defined by VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist synovial cyst, left foot hallux valgus status post bunionectomy, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, residuals of nasal septum surgery, right Achilles tendon surgery, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), scar on the forehead, scar on the underside of the nose, scar on the right rib area, scar on the right great toe, scar on the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1030643
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, which grants entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at a housebound rate is moot due to the grant of aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2018.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and IBS/GERD were denied as there was no evidence of severe health impairment or other symptoms warranting a higher rating.
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