The appellant has been granted service connection for post-traumatic neck pain syndrome and upper back pain syndrome, as well as a current diagnosis of allergies (urticaria).,Service connection was denied for gastritis/gastroenteritis, right ankle injury, pes planus, sinus/throat/larynx conditions, and bladder/kidney condition (ureterocele).
The deciding factor: The appellant sustained a whiplash injury in service which resulted in post-traumatic neck pain syndrome and upper back pain syndrome. The VA examiner confirmed the current diagnosis of allergies based on her history of allergic reaction to Motrin and certain foods.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic neck pain syndrome, Post-traumatic upper back pain syndrome, Allergies (urticaria), Gastritis/gastroenteritis, Right ankle arthralgia, Pes planus (flat feet), Sinus/throat/larynx conditions, Bladder/kidney condition (ureterocele), Uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2000
- Citation
- 0030720
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