The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for right and left foot disorders, a back disability, loss of voice including due to chronic laryngitis, and a left hand disorder were denied. The claim for increased ratings for the right knee instability and lost flexion was granted. A TDIU from February 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016, was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were adjudicated based on new evidence submitted since previous decisions that raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for loss of voice including due to chronic laryngitis. The other claims were denied as they did not meet the criteria for service connection or increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of voice including due to chronic laryngitis, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, right ankle disorder, left hip disorder, left ankle disorder, back disability, left knee disorder (status post total knee replacement), left hand disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22014236
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back, hip, and lower extremity disabilities due to a lack of VA examination and outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's current diagnoses and lay statements will be considered in determining if his conditions are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various hip and lower extremity disorders, including as secondary to a lumbar spine disorder. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action.
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