The veteran's service-connected right shoulder, left shoulder, and right ankle disabilities have been granted. The claims for higher initial evaluations for irritable bowel syndrome and tinnitus remain denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's current bilateral shoulder and right ankle disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his in-service injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right shoulder injury, Residuals of left shoulder injury, Residuals of right ankle strain and lateral malleolus chip fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2007
- Citation
- 0700753
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to address the current severity of the Veteran's right shoulder and left ankle disabilities, as the previous examinations were insufficient.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, IBS, and other conditions, are rated at a combined score of 90 percent. The VA has determined that these disabilities render the Veteran unable to maintain regular substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, residuals of right shoulder injury, and residuals of left shoulder injury. The Veteran's conditions are deemed to have been incurred during her period of honorable active duty.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal for several issues, and the remaining claims were denied or dismissed.
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