The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 28, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s service-connected disabilities prevent him from performing the physical demands required for his job as a Valve Technician.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine, Left shoulder degenerative arthritis, Left upper extremity nerve condition, Back (degenerative disc disease), Right hip sacroiliitis, Left hip sacroiliitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2019
- Citation
- A19002098
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded four service connection claims due to procedural errors and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's cervical spine, dry eye syndrome, CAD with palpitations and stents, and left upper extremity nerve condition are all being reviewed.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right and left upper extremity nerve conditions, low back disability, right-side sciatica, and left-side sciatica. The Veteran's current low back disability is found to be related to his in-service injury, with a continuity of symptomatology since then.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received with respect to all the service connection claims on appeal. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for higher initial ratings for left and right upper extremity nerve conditions due to an inadequate examination.
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