The Board denied service connection for gallbladder disability, pre-cancer polyps and colon problems, and dental condition, but granted a 40 percent rating for right shoulder injury and a 30 percent rating for right elbow disability.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the existence of current disabilities or functional impairments related to the claimed conditions, except for the granted ratings which were based on the Veteran's pain and corresponding functional impairment during flare-ups and repeated use.

Claimed conditions

gallbladder disability, pre-cancer polyps and colon problems, dental condition, claimed as bleeding gums, right shoulder injury, diagnosed as acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis with bicipital tendonitis, right elbow disability, limitation of flexion

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Camp Lejeune water

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

December 30, 2025

Citation

25015333

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