For the period from February 1, 2009 to October 28, 2009, the Veteran's peripheral artery disease was rated at 40 percent.,For the period from October 28, 2009 to November 16, 2016, the Veteran's acid reflux disease was rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show claudication on walking less than 25 yards or ABI of 0.5 or less for peripheral artery disease from February 1, 2009 to October 28, 2009, and the Veteran's acid reflux disease was rated based on persistent symptoms without more severe manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease of the Lower Left Extremity, Acid Reflux Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 1829137
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right arm, upper back, right knee, sleep, bilateral foot, hearing loss (left ear), tinnitus, hypertension, acid reflux disease, and menstrual disability are all denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions or a link to service.,For the specific disabilities: Right Arm Disability, Upper Back Disability, Right Knee Disability, Sleep Disability, and Bilateral Foot Disability, the Veteran does not have a current disability that began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The claim for hearing loss (left ear) and tinnitus are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions within one year of separation from active duty.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected peripheral artery disease of the lower left extremity was granted a 40 percent evaluation effective February 1, 2009. A noncompensable rating was assigned for hypertension and acid reflux disease.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for various conditions, including a back disorder, sleep disorder (due to PTSD), skin disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, and acid reflux disease. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.
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