The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for left ankle, back, neck, and right shoulder impairments have been granted. The case has also been remanded for further evaluation of service connection claims.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided evidence supporting the grant of initial and increased ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as described in his medical records and during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Impairment, Back Impairment, Neck Impairment, Right Shoulder Impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23049206
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's increased ratings for his service-connected right shoulder and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for back impairment. The Veteran's representative argues that the condition is related to lifting heavy objects during service, and a private physician stated it was directly related to service. However, further medical examination or opinion is needed.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent for impairment prior to October 12, 2017 and 30 percent thereafter. The appeal has been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable Codes.
- Granted
The Veteran's son, B.C.S., is qualified as the Veteran's helpless child for VA benefits due to his disabilities and inability to self-support prior to turning 18 years old.
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