The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastritis has not been substantiated.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diverticulitis has not been substantiated.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder has not been substantiated.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a prostate disorder, but it is unclear whether this new evidence relates to the original issue or if it pertains to another condition. The claim remains pending as the Veteran did not appeal the August 1998 determination denying reopening.,The Veteran's initial rating for left testicular and cord pain was denied, with a current rating of 10 percent assigned from October 17, 2003.,The Veteran's initial ratings for bilateral hernia surgical scarring and post-surgical residuals were also denied. The Veteran did not appeal these decisions.,A compensable rating (greater than 0%) was denied for the Veteran's right ring finger disability.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU has been remanded to the RO.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a current diagnosis of gastritis, and there is no medical nexus between service and this condition. The Veteran was not treated in service for gastritis.,There is no medical evidence establishing a current diagnosis of diverticulitis or any link to service. The Veteran was not treated in service for diverticulitis.,The Veteran's left shoulder disorder has not been linked to his military service, and there is no medical nexus between the condition and service. The Veteran did not have chronic manifestations of this condition during service.,New evidence received since August 1998 relates to an unestablished fact necessary to support the claim for prostate disorder (whether a current diagnosis exists). This new evidence raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim, but it is unclear if it pertains to the original issue or another condition. The Veteran did not appeal the August 1998 determination denying reopening.,The initial rating for left testicular and cord pain was assigned in October 2003, and no higher ratings were granted as the evidence does not support a higher evaluation at this time.,Initial ratings for bilateral hernia surgical scarring and post-surgical residuals were denied. The Veteran did not appeal these decisions.,A compensable rating (greater than 0%) was denied for the right ring finger disability due to lack of medical nexus between service and this condition.,The claim for TDIU has been remanded to the RO.
- Claimed conditions
- gastritis, diverticulitis, left shoulder disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2011
- Citation
- 1140002
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a colon condition, including as caused by herbicide agent exposure or secondary to his service-connected disabilities, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection on any basis.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that remand is needed for the Veteran's claims due to duty to assist errors, including clarification of periods of service and obtaining relevant records. The Veteran will be afforded new medical examinations for each claimed disability.
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