Service connection is granted for musculoskeletal chest pain.,Service connection is denied for a heart disability.,Service connection is denied for residuals of frostbite to the left lower extremity and right lower extremity.,Service connection is remanded for a left ankle disability and sinus/respiratory disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has experienced intermittent chest pain since service, which was initially attributed to musculoskeletal issues. The VA examiner found that the current symptoms are related to service due to her history of musculoskeletal chest pain during service.,There is no evidence in the record showing a current heart disability. The Veteran's complaints were not supported by objective medical findings and she did not claim service connection for coronary artery disease or any other heart condition.,The Veteran was treated for frostbite affecting the feet during service, which resolved without complication. There are no residuals of this injury noted in post-service treatment records.,The Veteran reported left ankle pain due to trauma during service. The VA examiner found that her current symptoms are related to a history of left ankle sprain during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Heart Disability, Residuals of Frostbite to the Left Lower Extremity, Residuals of Frostbite to the Right Lower Extremity, Left Ankle Disability, Sinus/Respiratory Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23009318
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- Granted
The Veteran's heart disability has been rated at 100% from September 12, 2022 to August 18, 2023. He is also eligible for special monthly compensation and Dependents' Educational Assistance during this period.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, as well as denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims for other conditions are remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Denied
The Veteran's heart disability is currently rated at 60 percent from February 24, 2023.,The effective date for the grant of TDIU was set to February 24, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and right shoulder disabilities due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with new medical opinions.
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