The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury is denied.,Service connection for the right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability (prior to October 6, 2020), and bilateral acquired pes planus with hallux valgus are also denied. The Veteran's GERD symptoms have been granted an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran has had residuals of a traumatic brain injury, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability (prior to October 6, 2020), or bilateral acquired pes planus with hallux valgus at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. The Veteran's GERD symptoms have been found to be equivalent to persistently recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by shoulder pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury, Right Shoulder Disability, Cervical Spine Disability, Bilateral Acquired Pes Planus with Hallux Valgus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Injury to the Maxillary Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve, Status Post Bilateral Hernia Repair
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077188
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
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