The Veteran's claims for service connection for a nerve disorder and an increased rating for the left hip disability are dismissed due to withdrawal. The claim of service connection for TBI is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition. Service connection for shoulder and wrist disorders is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left hip disability is dismissed due to withdrawal. His claim for service connection for TBI remains pending, but the Board finds that he does not have a current diagnosis of TBI. The claims for service connection for shoulder and wrist disorders are also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded as there is insufficient evidence on file to determine its etiology.
The deciding factor: Withdrawal by the Veteran in September 2021 of his claims for a nerve disorder and an increased rating for left hip disability.,The Board finds no evidence of TBI, despite the Veteran's assertions. The STRs are silent on any complaints or treatment related to shoulder or wrist injuries, which undermines his account as he had reported numerous other ailments during service.,There is insufficient evidence on file to determine the etiology of the erectile dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- nerve disorder, left hip disability, TBI, shoulder disorder, wrist disorder, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2022
- Citation
- 22071867
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