The Board has granted service connection for gonococcal urethritis and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) as these conditions are found to have been incurred during active military service.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show the Veteran was treated for several conditions related to his urethrae, including urinary tract infections and herpes simplex. Post-service medical opinions also support a finding that the current diagnoses of gonococcal urethritis and TMJ are linked to in-service events or conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- gonococcal urethritis, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26035775
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board is dismissing the case.
- Dismissed
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