The claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened, but the Veteran's low back disability is not found to be related to service. The rating for tinea cruris and TDIU due to tinea cruris are both remanded.,A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's tinea cruris.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a direct link between the Veteran's low back disability and service, but new material evidence has been submitted. The rating for tinea cruris needs to be reconsidered as it is based on an old VA examination from over seven years ago.,The TDIU claim requires updated information about the impact of the Veteran's disabilities on his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, tinea cruris groin area
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20009891
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal concerning diabetes and a low back disability has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.
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