The Veteran's loss of auricle claim was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease, dizziness, diverticulosis (secondary to service-connected IBS), deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism were all granted.,Compensation benefits due to receipt of drill pay during Fiscal Year 2013 were improperly reduced.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for loss of auricle before the Board could make a decision.,Service connection was established for lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease, dizziness, diverticulosis (secondary to service-connected IBS), deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism based on medical evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.,The reduction of compensation benefits due to drill pay during Fiscal Year 2013 was found to be improper.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of auricle, lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease, dizziness, diverticulosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19158463
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that additional VA opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's dizziness, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and tension headaches, including migraines. The opinions should consider the Veteran's participation in a TERA and the combined effect of all his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for pulmonary embolism as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected status post spigelian herniorrhaphy, finding that the surgery increased her risk of developing a pulmonary embolism.
- Denied
The Veteran's dizziness condition is rated at a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6204, as the evidence does not show occasional staggering. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
- Dismissed
The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
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