The Veteran's initial ratings for her left heel spur, keloid scar from cesarean section, and sciatic nerve of the left leg have been granted. The application to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for heart disability and hypertension has also been granted.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted in support of the Veteran's reopened claims, which allowed for a determination that these conditions are related to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Heel Spur, Keloid Scar from Cesarean Section, Sciatic Nerve of Left Leg
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18142248
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, dizziness and/or vertigo, diabetes mellitus, prostate hypertrophy, left shoulder disability, right hand disability, and left heel spur. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or an in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.,The Board found the preponderance of the evidence against service connection for TBI due to lack of credible reports of head injuries during service and no residuals documented post-service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, left heel spur, and erectile dysfunction have been withdrawn. The Board has not found a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.,The Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is remanded for further examination and opinion. His right ankle tendonitis and bilateral knee disabilities are also remanded for additional examinations to determine the severity of his service-connected conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left heel spur was initially rated as noncompensable prior to August 2, 2010 and subsequently rated at 10 percent from that date. The appeal is granted.
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