The Veteran's claim for service connection for a knot in the groin area was granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain, swollen tonsils, sinus disorder and left shoulder disorder were denied.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records did not document any chronic or recurring conditions related to the claimed disorders. The Veteran's current symptoms are not linked to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Swollen tonsils, Sinus disorder, Chest pain, Blood in sputum, Left shoulder disorder, Knot in groin area, Retropatellar pain syndrome (knee disorder), Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), Bilateral eye disorder, Athlete's foot, Hemorrhoids and chronic constipation
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1244080
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What this means for you
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