The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected.,Ischemic heart disease was denied due to lack of evidence.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the low back condition was established based on a finding that the current condition is related to an in-service injury, while ischemic heart disease was not found during VA examination and the Veteran's history did not meet the criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability, Ischemic heart disease, Sleep apnea, Headaches with forgetfulness, Hypertension, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity (right hand), Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity (left hand), Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (right leg), Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20025738
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