The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right inguinal hernia and scar associated with hernia repair are remanded due to the possibility of increased severity.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach ulcers is remanded as there has not been an opinion regarding any relation to medication taken for his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's claims for a lumbar spine condition, right knee condition, and left knee condition are remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion on secondary etiology.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a condition of the hips (claimed as bone deterioration) is remanded due to potential relation to radiation exposure during service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right inguinal hernia, stomach ulcers, lumbar spine condition, and bilateral knees are remanded due to need for additional examination on secondary etiology.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability is remanded as there is need for assessment of current functional impairment caused by service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: There is evidence that the Veteran's conditions may have worsened, warranting new examinations and opinions.,The Veteran has not provided an opinion regarding any relation to medication taken for his service-connected conditions.,The need for additional examination and opinion on secondary etiology due to specific theories of connection.,Potential relation to radiation exposure during service is noted.,Need for additional examination and opinion on secondary etiology due to specific theories of connection.,Need for assessment of current functional impairment caused by service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right inguinal hernia, scar associated with right inguinal hernia repair, stomach ulcers, lumbar spine condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, condition of the hips (claimed as bone deterioration)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21071082
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What this means for you
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