The Veteran's left leg varicose veins are granted service connection.,The claim for reopening of the respiratory disorder is granted, but the issue remains remanded as a VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if there is new and material evidence.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy secondary to service-connected right and left leg varicose veins is remanded due to need for clarification on parameters of the disability.,The Veteran's right heel spurs require clarification regarding the specific nature of the disability, as a VA examination and opinion are needed.
The deciding factor: Service connection can be granted if there is evidence of current disability, in-service event/injury/disease, and nexus between the two.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for respiratory disorder. A VA examination is required to determine if there are new facts that could support the claim.,Service connection can be granted if there is a link between current disability and in-service event/injury/disease, or another service-connected disability. Clarification on parameters of the service-connected right heel spurs is needed for proper evaluation.,A VA examination is required to clarify the nature of the Veteran's right heel spurs.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg varicose veins, respiratory disorder (asthma), bilateral lower extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21074811
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