The Veteran's gastric ulcer is found to be proximately due to his service-connected left trigeminal neuralgia.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is found to be proximately due to his service-connected lumbar degeneration and left trapezius strain.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's symptoms of gastric ulcer and left shoulder disability are related to their respective service-connected conditions based on medical evidence showing a causal relationship.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastric ulcer, Left shoulder disability (left rotator cuff tendonitis, left shoulder impingement syndrome, and left shoulder strain)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22042654
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple nerve injuries, make it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's GERD with gastric ulcer was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to October 3, 2013, and a 30 percent rating from October 3, 2013.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's gastrointestinal (GI) disability beginning May 28, 2013, but denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date.
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