The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder is denied as the Veteran’s fatigue with sleep disturbance does not constitute a separate disability for compensation purposes.,The Veteran's thoracic spine disability is currently evaluated at 10 percent from prior to November 26, 2014 and 20 percent thereafter. The claim for an increased rating for this condition is denied as the evidence shows that forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine was limited to 40 degrees at worst.,The Veteran's right retropatellar pain syndrome is currently evaluated at 10 percent, and a higher initial rating is sought. The claim is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's post-concussive syndrome with anxiety and depression secondary to residuals of a closed head injury with occipital fracture from August 11, 2004, to March 11, 2017 is currently evaluated at 30 percent. A higher initial rating is sought and the claim is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's residuals of a closed head injury with occipital fracture are currently evaluated at 40 percent, and a higher initial rating is sought. The claim is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's mild neurocognitive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder is currently evaluated at 70 percent, and a higher rating is sought. The claim is remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the presence of a separate disability for service connection purposes for the Veteran’s sleep disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep disorder, thoracic spine disability, right retropatellar pain syndrome, post-concussive syndrome with anxiety and depression, residuals of a closed head injury with occipital fracture, mild neurocognitive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20046086
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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