The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The claims for blurred vision, right and left shoulder disabilities, right and left hand disabilities, periodontal disease, bilateral pes planus, unequal leg length, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and bilateral elbow and wrist scars were all denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection as it was diagnosed during active service. The other claims were denied due to lack of proof of a present disability or a nexus between the claimed conditions and active military service or service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Blurred Vision, Right Shoulder Disability, Left Shoulder Disability, Right Hand Disability, Left Hand Disability, Periodontal Disease, Bilateral Pes Planus, Unequal Leg Length, Erectile Dysfunction, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Allergic Rhinitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Bilateral Elbow and Wrist Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24004246
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What this means for you
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