The appeal of the September 2024 denial of service connection for a right knee disability and a right shoulder disability is dismissed as these claims are now moot due to subsequent grants of service connection. The initial rating for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) was denied, while an initial rating of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision is based on the lack of jurisdiction over the appeals due to subsequent grants of service connection and the criteria not being met for higher ratings or service connection in other cases.

Claimed conditions

right knee disability, right shoulder disability, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), balding, dry skin, erectile dysfunction (ED), headaches, degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome with scoliosis (low back disability), exercise-induced bronchospasms

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 1, 2025

Citation

A25084417

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