Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity shin splints, a right shoulder disorder, and initial compensable ratings for GERD and residual right thumb surgical scarring were denied. The claims for service connection for a cervical and/or thoracic spine disorder and a right foot disorder were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found no current disability or relevant diagnosis for the claimed conditions during the pendency of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity (LLE) shin splints, right lower extremity (RLE) shin splints, right shoulder disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), residual right thumb surgical scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25007013
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