The Board granted service connection for hypogonadism with fatigue, GERD, and a right ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran's left rib disability was denied, and the ratings for his left shoulder injury, left hip bursitis, impairment of the left thigh, left knee retropatellar pain syndrome limitation of extension, and left ankle sprain were either granted or denied with specific rating percentages.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding the onset of his hypogonadism with fatigue, GERD, and right ear hearing loss disability during service. The evidence did not support a finding that his left rib disability was related to service, while other conditions were rated based on their functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- hypogonadism with fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right ear hearing loss disability, left rib disability, residuals of a left shoulder injury, left hip bursitis, impairment of the left thigh, left knee retropatellar pain syndrome limitation of extension, left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25014794
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