The Veteran's left shoulder disability is service-connected on a presumptive basis due to degenerative joint disease. His hypertension is also service-connected on a presumptive basis as isolated systolic hypertension.,For the remaining conditions, further examination and medical opinions are needed to determine if they are related to service or service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability was first manifested during active duty service with degenerative changes of the acromioclavicular joint. His hypertension was also diagnosed during active duty service.,Further examination is needed to determine if any current skin conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities, and whether his GERD and right hand disability are aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Disability, Hypertension, Skin Condition of the Ears, Forehead, and Nose, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Right Hand Disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1300788
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