The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity weakness, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, and organic bowel syndrome. The claim to reopen for hypothyroidism as a residual of treatment for hyperthyroidism was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran's conditions were related to his military service or any service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral lower extremity weakness, chronic gastrointestinal disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1040377
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities of essential tremors, headaches, bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have caused him to be in the need of regular aid and attendance based on the need for assistance in activities of daily living and the inability to protect himself from the hazards incident to the daily environment. The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a chronic gastrointestinal disorder and remanded the claims for hypertension, esophageal varices, acid reflux disease / GERD, and diabetes mellitus type II.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a chronic gastrointestinal disorder due to potential secondary service connection. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, other than GERD and substance abuse disorder. The claim for an increased rating of the low back disability was also denied.
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