The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The neuritis of the bilateral lower extremities claim was denied as there is no evidence of a disability prior to July 14, 2016. Service connection for cervical spine, headache, and bilateral hand conditions were also denied due to lack of medical evidence supporting their relationship with the Veteran's service-connected low back disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no factual basis to grant a higher rating prior to July 14, 2016 or establish service connection for the claimed conditions secondary to the service-connected low back disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuritis of bilateral lower extremities, Cervical spine condition, Headache condition, Bilateral hand condition
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19126766
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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