The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is denied. The Veteran's migraines are granted as related to service. The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and sinus tachycardia (heart rate) do not meet the criteria for initial compensable ratings. The Veteran's right knee disorder is remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no current diagnosis of a left shoulder disorder, and concluded that the Veteran’s migraines began during service and are related to his service-connected PTSD. The lumbar spine disorder does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was full range of motion without pain or functional loss. The sinus tachycardia did not result in permanent atrial fibrillation, but the Veteran's heart condition is asymptomatic and does not impact his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder disorder, migraines, lumbar spine disorder, sinus tachycardia (heart rate), right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- September 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18133076
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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