The Veteran's cervical spine condition is not related to service and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that it began during active duty.,There is no evidence of peptic ulcer disease in service or at any time since, thus service connection cannot be established.,Throughout the appeal period, the Veteran experienced frequent headaches but there were no prostrating attacks. The current evaluation for headaches remains denied.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy was not manifested by severe symptoms prior to November 27, 2019 and has been granted a compensable evaluation since then. Service connection is denied before that date.,Erectile dysfunction has not been shown to be related to service or any other condition. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim remains denied.,Service connection for lumbar strain, L5-S1 grade I spondylolisthesis was denied as the evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire lumbar spine or IVDS with incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran’s GERD, gastritis, and hiatal hernia have been granted a compensable evaluation. Service connection is denied for these conditions prior to February 13, 2015 and in excess of 50 percent disabling thereafter.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis has not been established as the evidence does not show nasal polyps or significant obstruction of both nostrils.,Sinusitis was granted a compensable evaluation prior to February 13, 2015. Service connection is denied in excess of 50 percent disabling thereafter.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any claimed conditions are related to service or have been aggravated by a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21008575
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- Granted
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