The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic residuals of a hyperextension injury of the right thumb are service connected. The left shin disorder is also found to be service connected.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for the chronic residuals of a hyperextension injury of the right thumb and the left shin disorder based on continuity of symptomatology since service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic residuals of a hyperextension injury of the right thumb, left shin disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 11, 2012
- Citation
- 1235248
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder strain, impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis are found to be service-connected. The lumbar spine disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis prior to the filing of the claim. Other conditions such as painful scars, hand disorders, elbow disorders, knee disorders, traumatic brain injury, vertigo, cervical spine disorder, wrist disorders, arm disorders, hip disorders, shin disorders, ankle disorders, and foot disorders are also denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to attend VA examinations and because of exposure to a chemical agent (CLP) during military service. The Veteran is also being examined for hypertension, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and right testicle epididymitis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right shin disorders due to the ambiguity in the October 2012 VA examination reports. The AOJ must secure an addendum opinion from the October 2012 VA provider regarding the existence and etiology of any current left and/or right shin disorder.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left and right shin disorders, hearing loss, residuals of hypothermia, and a psychiatric disorder. The Board found no evidence of chronic or identifiable disabilities in or after service.
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