The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- psychophysiological musculoskeletal reaction in the low back, residuals of a left femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2012
- Citation
- 1228223
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.,It found that it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due solely to his service-connected disabilities prior to December 20, 2013.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for residuals of a left femur fracture, a left knee disability (secondary to the femur fracture), and hypertension are inextricably intertwined with the claim for TDIU. The case is being remanded for additional development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's symptoms have worsened since his last VA examination in June 2012 and that he should be scheduled for a new examination to evaluate the current severity of his service-connected left lower extremity and hip conditions. The RO is also instructed to obtain all records from the Gulf Coast Medical Center related to treatment for his service-connected conditions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including residuals of a left elbow fracture, back disability, residuals of a left femur fracture, residuals of a left knee fracture, residuals of a fractured left tibia and fibula, left leg condition, residuals of a fractured pelvis, and scars, are all etiologically caused by an accident on the way to weekend training for his duties as part of the South Carolina Army National Guard in December 1970. As such, service connection is granted for these conditions.
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