The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral lower extremity numbness and right calf muscle spasms incurred as a result of VA surgical treatment for the Veteran’s lumbar spine at the West Los Angeles VAMC in October 2004, finding that the evidence did not demonstrate carelessness or negligence on the part of VA.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not establish that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity numbness and right calf muscle spasms were due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral lower extremity numbness, right calf muscle spasms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18126919
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need to verify his periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of bilateral lower extremity pain and numbness before the Board could make a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's lower extremity numbness and neuropathy, as well as an increased rating for varicocele with erectile dysfunction. The claims for service connection and increased ratings are also being remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an examination that complies with prior instructions, specifically regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their potential impact on her bilateral lower extremity pain and numbness.
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