The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and a heart disability. The Board also denied increased ratings for his left thumb, right ring finger fracture, nose fracture, and GSW residuals.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was remanded.
The deciding factor: The most probative evidence did not support the Veteran’s assertions that he had a low back disability or heart disability during service. The VA examiners found no link between his current disabilities and service, with one examiner stating it was less likely than not related to service due to acute conditions resolving within six weeks.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disability, Heart Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22008181
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain private treatment records from Mays & Schnapp Pain Management and schedule the Veteran for additional medical examinations.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, including diagnosed degenerative arthritis with DDD other than intervertebral disc syndrome and spinal stenosis status post L3, L4, and L5 laminectomy. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury and his ongoing symptoms since then.
- Granted
The Veteran's heart disability has been rated at 100% from September 12, 2022 to August 18, 2023. He is also eligible for special monthly compensation and Dependents' Educational Assistance during this period.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, low back condition, bilateral knee disabilities, and left shoulder strain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's low back condition has been increased to a 40 percent evaluation, while the bilateral knee conditions remain at their current 10 percent evaluations.
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