The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for onychomycosis bilateral great toes was granted. However, his attempt to reopen his low back disability claim was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence has not been received to substantiate the claim of service connection for low back pain with radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis bilateral great toes, low back pain with radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1521491
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability picture reasonably encompasses a variety of significant multi-system disabilities that render him more often than not unable to safely perform virtually all activities of daily living without regular assistance from another person, warranting the grant of SMP benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of whether to refer the claim to the Director, Compensation and Pension Service for extra-schedular consideration.
- Whole decision: Granted
The veteran's service-connected low back pain with radiculopathy is rated at the highest available rating of 40 percent, while her pes planus and headaches are each rated at their maximum allowable ratings. The total disability rating for TDIU was granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
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