The Veteran's TBI residuals and left shoulder myofascial pain were aggravated during her period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).,PTSD due to MST is considered in equipoise with the evidence, as are right and left ankle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's TBI residuals and left shoulder myofascial pain were aggravated during her ACDUTRA period. The PTSD claim is also considered in equipoise.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to military sexual trauma (MST), left shoulder myofascial pain, right ankle instability, left ankle instability
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22030182
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for residuals of TBI has been withdrawn. The cases of service connection for left shoulder and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to a duty to assist error.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for anxiety, depression, teeth grinding, residuals of TBI, sleep disability, breathing disability, and IBS as there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for service-connected right ankle with traumatic arthritis (claimed as right ankle instability). The Board dismissed the appeal.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all service connection claims and rating determinations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
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