The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for IBS with GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left upper extremities were denied. The Veteran was not granted any increased ratings.,The VA examinations conducted did not show evidence of a service connection theory other than direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find evidence of a service connection theory other than direct service connection, and the Veteran's symptoms were considered in line with the criteria for mild incomplete paralysis under DC 8515. The Veteran was not granted any increased ratings as his disability had been rated based on the standard rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Right Upper Extremity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Left Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1436338
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