The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine was rated at 10 percent prior to August 9, 2021 and granted a 20 percent rating beginning on that date.,The Veteran's right eye glaucoma is currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The January 2022 VA examination showed decreased forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 55 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine, Right Eye Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22041728
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because there was no evidence that the right eye disability resulted from carelessness, negligence, or similar fault on the part of VA personnel.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD due to MST and low back pain are granted. The case is remanded for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and degenerative arthritis of the spine due to a duty to assist error.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran is eligible for enrollment in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) based on his service-connected conditions. However, due to a legal inadequacy and the need for a more detailed medical opinion, the case must be remanded.
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