The Veteran's claims for sciatica of the left and right legs, as well as a lumbar spine disorder and knee disorders are not supported by evidence. The Veteran's left shoulder fracture is service-connected.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence demonstrating current diagnoses or symptoms related to the claimed conditions, nor any link between these conditions and active service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Sciatica of the Left Leg, Sciatica of the Right Leg, Degenerative Joint Disease/Patellofemoral Syndrome of the Left Knee, Patellofemoral Syndrome/Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee, Left Shoulder Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2014
- Citation
- 1435137
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The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, and his sciatica of the left leg is also rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's sciatica of the right leg remains at 0 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since November 10, 2011.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the criteria. The ratings for his lumbar spine disability and sciatica of the right leg are both denied as they do not meet the required criteria for higher ratings.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, including a flail shoulder and loss of use, was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or error. The claim is denied.
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