The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including degenerative disc disease and arthropathy at L5-S1, is granted.,Right leg radiculopathy secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability is also granted.,Left leg disorder (including left knee arthritis and radiculopathy) and gallbladder removal are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current lumbar spine disability, including degenerative disc disease and arthropathy at L5-S1, is considered to have been incurred during his active duty service in April 1980.,Right leg radiculopathy is found to be secondary to the service-connected lumbar spine disability due to consistent symptoms over time.,Left leg disorder (including left knee arthritis and radiculopathy) and gallbladder removal are remanded as there may be potential exposure to radiation during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and arthropathy, right leg radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2022
- Citation
- A22024638
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of adequate medical examination and treatment records, particularly regarding nerve conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for left arm, upper back, and right leg nerve damage and pain, as well as an increased evaluation for major depressive disorder.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back condition, left leg radiculopathy, and right leg radiculopathy as secondary to a lower back condition. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his inability to dress, undress himself, keep himself clean and presentable, require frequent adjustment of prosthetic appliances, feed himself, attend to the wants of nature, or have an incapacity requiring assistance from others.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.
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