The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability and bilateral sciatic nerve condition, but denied his claim for a right leg injury. The decision is based on credible evidence of in-service incidents and post-service treatment records.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for the Veteran's low back disability and bilateral sciatic nerve condition due to credible statements and medical evidence linking these conditions to service, while the right leg injury claim lacks sufficient evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- back injury (low back disability), right leg injury, bilateral sciatic nerve condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22005909
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the claim, but remand is required due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service or an in-service injury.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's passing, and no further action can be taken on these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to complete statutory duties, which may serve to substantiate the appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg injury, including right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, will be reconsidered.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their service connection claims for multiple conditions, including left knee, left ankle, sciatic nerve, right knee, back, and right ankle conditions. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.
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