Jerry G. Dalton v. R. James Nicholson

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• holding that an examination must consider lay evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology since service
• holding that an award of TDIU based on an already service-connected disability amounts to an award of increased compensation within the meaning of section 5110(b)(2)
• holding that a medical opinion was inadequate where medical examiner impermissibly ignored the Veteran's lay assertions that he had sustained a back injury during service
• holding that a VA opinion was inadequate where the examiner did not comment on the Veteran's report of in-service injury
• holding that a TDIU matter based on a condition that has already been service connected is an increased rating claim for the purpose of the application of 38 U.S.C. § 5110(b)(2)
• holding that pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1154(b), lay statements may be sufficient to establish the in-service incurrence of an injury or disease for combat veterans

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