The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left shoulder and GERD with gastritis are pending. The Board finds the current evidence insufficient to grant these claims at this time.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed as the May 2015 VA examination did not provide complete range of motion measurements, which is required by regulation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic pain syndrome (not associated with depressive disorder with adjustment disorder), residuals of grade I acromioclavicular joint separation of the left shoulder with impingement syndrome, GERD with gastritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2017
- Citation
- 1708705
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The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to missed VA examinations and a duty to assist error. The issues of service connection for hallux valgus (bunion), left foot, including as secondary to service connected plantar-lateral of the left foot as secondary to deformity of overlying 5th metatarsal; increased disability evaluation rating in excess of 20 percent for service connected lumbar spine strain with degenerative joint disease; and increased disability evaluation rating in excess of 10 percent for service connected GERD with gastritis are remanded.
- Dismissed
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's current hypertensive heart disease is related to his military service and has been granted. The claims for GERD with gastritis and diverticulosis are remanded.
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