The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for headaches with migrainous features was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of characteristic prostrating attacks.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a left hip disability, right hip disability, or disorder manifested by pain and itching in the ears related to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (to include as secondary to PTSD) and grinding teeth (to include as secondary to PTSD) needs further examination. The examiner should determine if these conditions are caused or aggravated by PTSD.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has GERD related to service, and whether it is caused or aggravated by any service-connected disease or injury.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches with migrainous features have not been shown to cause characteristic prostrating attacks.,There is insufficient evidence of a hip disability in service or due to service. The Veteran needs an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current hip disabilities.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and grinding teeth need further evaluation as to their relationship to PTSD, and whether they are caused by any service-connected disease or injury.,GERD was not related to service in this case due to the Veteran's assertions. An examination is needed to determine if GERD is related to service and whether it is aggravated by any service-connected disease or injury.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches with migrainous features, left hip disability, right hip disability, disorder manifested by pain and itching in the ears, erectile dysfunction, grinding teeth (TMJ disorder), GERD
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22036616
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