The Veteran's ED is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and diabetes. His TDIU claim is also granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, left knee disorder, vision loss in both eyes, kidney stones, residuals of a TBI, RLS, and TMJ are dismissed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ED was found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD and diabetes, which caused him to be unable to work. The other claims were dismissed as the Veteran did not engage in substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- ED, fibromyalgia, left knee disorder, vision loss both eyes, kidney stones, residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), restless leg syndrome (RLS), tempomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18127118
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for painful scars, but the rating assigned remains at 10 percent. The claims for fibromyalgia and bilateral shoulder disability are denied.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, and vertigo. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.
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