The Board has determined that the Veteran's myofascial pain of the right trapezius muscle is related to his period of service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The reduction in ratings for hemorrhoids, left hip/groin strain, and left knee chondromalacia and osteoarthritis are also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's myofascial pain of the right trapezius muscle is linked to his period of service due to recurrent trapezius muscle strain/spasm noted during active duty. The Board finds that this condition has been present since service and continues today, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- myofascial pain of the right trapezius muscle, left shoulder myofascial pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1036240
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