The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative joint disease of the thoracic spine, scar on the left calf, erectile dysfunction, right shoulder disability, gastrointestinal disorder, TMJ, and tinnitus have all been granted.,However, further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has chronic toenail fungus and/or chronic plantar fasciitis related to his active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's conditions are presumed to be incurred in service due to their onset within one year of separation from active duty. The Veteran is also presumed to have aggravated a pre-existing condition, as evidenced by the presence of symptoms and diagnoses related to these conditions during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the thoracic spine, Scar on the left calf, Erectile dysfunction, Right shoulder disability, Gastrointestinal disorder (gastroenteritis), Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1512448
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