The Veteran's service connection claims for diarrhea and constipation, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, and TMJ have been granted. The right ankle and left ankle conditions are denied as there is no evidence of current disability related to service. Service connection for TMJ has also been denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diarrhea and constipation were found to be due to an undiagnosed illness, which is presumed in cases involving Persian Gulf War veterans. The right ankle and left ankle conditions are not supported by evidence showing current disability related to service. TMJ was not diagnosed or linked to service.
- Claimed conditions
- diarrhea and constipation, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, TMJ
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- A20016635
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for his left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and left ankle condition have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to posttraumatic headache, insomnia, left ankle condition, lumbosacral strain (lower back), and chest pain. The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these claims.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability for any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted.
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