The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) scar is granted. Service connection for a blood disorder is denied. The lumbar spine disability has been rated at 10%, 20%, and 40% since July 1, 2011, to November 19, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury scar was granted as a residual head scar. Service connection for a blood disorder is denied due to lack of specific diagnosis and no evidence of such condition in service or related to service. The lumbar spine disability has been rated based on the criteria for limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Residual head scar associated with service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI), Blood disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20058854
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and upper extremity, bilateral kidney condition, right shoulder condition, lower back condition, anxiety, bilateral foot condition, right knee condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, gum condition, hypertension, blood disorder, and tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination regarding a left ankle condition.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a blood disorder, to include macrocytic anemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, as well as Alzheimer's disease caused by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an autoimmune disorder and a blood disorder, both linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The case requires further examination by an independent medical expert due to the rare nature of the conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating from January 4, 2009. The blood disorder and right ankle disorder service connection claims are remanded.
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