The Veteran's urethral stricture continues to be rated at 30 percent prior to July 26, 2021 and at 40 percent after that date.,The claim for service connection for esophageal acid reflux has been reopened due to new evidence provided by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: New evidence submitted by the Veteran relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate his claim of entitlement to service connection for esophageal acid reflux, specifically his exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Urethral stricture, Esophageal acid reflux
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21070868
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and obstructive sleep apnea, denied a higher rating for PTSD, and granted a 30 percent rating for urethral stricture.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of bladder cancer, finding that he did not file a claim prior to November 14, 2023. The decision is based on VA regulations regarding liberalizing laws and special provisions under the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.
- Granted
Service connection for GERD is granted, effective September 19, 2008.,Effective date of service connection for urethral stricture is set at September 19, 2008.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine with lumbar disc disease and radiculopathy to the left leg due to his withdrawal during a hearing. The issue of service connection for a urethral stricture (claimed as a urology condition) is remanded.
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