The Veteran's claim for service connection for spondylolysis L-5, claimed as low back condition with pain, was granted. Claims for left knee and right knee conditions, as well as shin splints, were also granted. The claims for increased evaluations of bilateral pes planus, erectile dysfunction secondary to hypertension, seborrheic dermatitis, and PTSD are pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection was granted based on the evidence submitted since the last denial in October 2008. Claims for left knee and right knee conditions were remanded due to lack of current diagnoses. The claims for erectile dysfunction secondary to hypertension and seborrheic dermatitis are pending as new evidence is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"spondylolysis L-5","claimed_condition":"low back condition with pain"}, {"condition_name":"left knee condition","claimed_condition":"left knee condition"}, {"condition_name":"right knee condition","claimed_condition":"right knee condition"}, {"condition_name":"left lower extremity shin splints","claimed_condition":"left lower extremity shin splints"}, {"condition_name":"right lower extremity shin splints","claimed_condition":"right lower extremity shin splints"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19127656
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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