The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, myofascial pain syndrome, neurological disabilities of the right and left lower extremities, and depression. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim is remanded for additional development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided an opinion that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is related to his in-service injuries and secondary conditions are also likely due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, right ear hearing loss, myofascial pain syndrome, neurological disability of the right lower extremity (claimed as tingling, muscle atrophy, neuritis, radiculitis, and sciatica), neurological disability of the left lower extremity (claimed as tingling, muscle atrophy, neuritis, radiculitis, and sciatica), depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1527118
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis was denied as the condition did not require treatment and covered less than 5% of his body. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss.
- Denied
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For TDIU, the Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities but his education and work experience were sufficient for sedentary or light labor employment.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.
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