The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted, with a rating higher than 20 percent denied for lumbar spine stenosis and a remand ordered for further examination to address the right leg peripheral neuropathy. The RLE neurologic claudication claim was not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's lumbar spine condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, but remanded his claims for diabetes-related nerve damage for further examination and evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine stenosis, right lower extremity neurologic claudication associated with lumbar stenosis, right leg peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20045706
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal seeking a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected lumbar spine stenosis was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the appeal is dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and private podiatry records. The Veteran's right foot disability is being considered as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine stenosis and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU).
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