The Veteran's eye disability manifested by color deficiency is denied as it is a congenital defect.,An initial 50 percent disability rating for service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder with panic attack and unspecified depressive disorder, prior to May 21, 2019, has been granted. However, from May 21, 2019, the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is manifested by no worse than flexion limited to 150 degrees and right shoulder disability by no worse than flexion limited to 145 degrees. Neither meets the criteria for a higher rating.,Left hip trochanteric bursitis has been granted an initial 10 percent disability rating, while right hip trochanteric bursitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee and right knee have each been granted an initial 10 percent disability rating. No higher ratings are warranted.,Bilateral feet plantar fasciitis has been granted an initial 10 percent disability rating prior to November 25, 2019, but no higher rating is warranted from that date onwards.,Irritable bowel syndrome has not met the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's eye disability manifested by color deficiency was found to be a congenital defect and thus not service-connected.

Claimed conditions

Eye disability manifested by color deficiency, Unspecified anxiety disorder with panic attack and unspecified depressive disorder, Left shoulder strain with joint pain, Right shoulder strain with joint pain, Left hip trochanteric bursitis, Right hip trochanteric bursitis, Bilateral feet plantar fasciitis, Irritable bowel syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating

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Decision date

June 17, 2020

Citation

20041116

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