The Veteran's left heel spur condition was largely asymptomatic prior to June 27, 2016. For the period beginning June 27, 2016, his disability has been manifested by moderate symptomatology.,For the period beginning June 27, 2016, the Veteran's right shoulder condition was rated at 20 percent effective September 23, 2016. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left heel spur has been stable with no significant limitation of motion or additional disability during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Heel Spur, Right Shoulder Degenerative Arthritis and Impingement Syndrome, Spondylosis of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1725937
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of those assigned.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, dizziness and/or vertigo, diabetes mellitus, prostate hypertrophy, left shoulder disability, right hand disability, and left heel spur. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or an in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.,The Board found the preponderance of the evidence against service connection for TBI due to lack of credible reports of head injuries during service and no residuals documented post-service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, left heel spur, and erectile dysfunction have been withdrawn. The Board has not found a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.,The Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is remanded for further examination and opinion. His right ankle tendonitis and bilateral knee disabilities are also remanded for additional examinations to determine the severity of his service-connected conditions.
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