The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain, claimed as a back condition to include as secondary to his service-connected right foot and bilateral knee disabilities is granted. The appeal seeking entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot hallux valgus status post bunionectomy is dismissed. The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for plantar calcaneal spur exostosis of the right foot, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is a medical nexus between the Veteran's low back condition and his service-connected right foot disorders, granting service connection for lumbosacral strain as secondary to service-connected right foot disorders. The appeal seeking entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot hallux valgus status post bunionectomy was withdrawn by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22004477
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, finding that it is related to his in-service injury. The claimant did not contest this decision.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating, compensable rating, and extension of temporary total evaluation for his lumbar spine disability have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing all claims in April 2022.
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