The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals on the issues of service connection for sinusitis and an increased initial evaluation for migraine headaches. The claims for service connection for dyshidrosis of bilateral feet, a neurological disorder of the left hand (claimed as left palm nerve condition), TMJ, and bruxism were denied due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support the presence of chronic or current disabilities related to service for any of the claimed conditions. The Veteran's STRs do not show any chronic symptoms during service, and post-service medical records are silent for a diagnosis of any of the claimed disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Dyshidrosis of bilateral feet, Left leg neurological disorder (numbness), Right ankle disorder, Right foot disorder, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), Bruxism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2011
- Citation
- 1127974
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including GAD, MDD, bruxism, migraines/headaches, tinnitus, hip pain, iliotibial band syndrome, and leg stress fractures. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of these conditions during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Dupuytren's contracture of the left hand, right hand, and GERD is remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and failure to consider toxic exposure risk activities during service.
- Denied
The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent disabling, but the Board found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that both conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lower back condition and sinusitis, respectively.
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