The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The deciding factor: The veteran's claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and/or equilibrium problems, Cardiovascular disability manifested by arrhythmia, chest pains, and/or circulation problems, Chronic headache disability, residual of a head injury, Chronic neck pain, residuals of a fractured collar bone, a pinched nerve in the right shoulder, bilateral torn rotator cuffs, a bilateral hand condition, a right wrist condition, residuals of two fractured ribs, low back pain, muscle spasms, bilateral calf cramps, a left knee condition, a bilateral hip condition, bilateral hammertoes, bilateral pes planus, a bilateral ankle condition, a left foot plantar wart, bilateral foot corns, groin pains, and/or a bilateral arm impairment, Chronic residual disability of an appendectomy, to include a scar and/or skin sensitivity, Duodenal ulcer disease, chronic diarrhea, stomach acid, colon polyps, hemorrhoids, nausea, regurgitation, decreased appetite, and/or weight loss, Frequent urination, Nose bleeds, residuals of a fractured nose, nasal congestion, tongue sensations (claimed as smokers' mouth), tonsillitis, dysphagia, a throat condition, shortness of breath, a pinched lung, emphysema, and/or residuals of a lipoma of the left abdominal wall, Residual of a head injury, manifested by burning eyes, tearing eyes, vision (focus) problems, light sensitivity, night blindness, decreased visual acuity, and/or decreased depth perception, Residual of a head injury, manifested by lack of concentration, lack of alertness, confusion, depression, short term memory loss, indecisiveness, anxiety, disorientation, depression, audio hallucinations, exaggerated startle response, fatigue, sleep impairment, lack of sex drive, fear of closed places, fear of crowds, and/or fear of heights, Residual of a head injury, manifested by tremors, numbness, residuals of a concussion, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, blackouts, slurred speech, and/or neuralgia, Thyroid disability manifested by excessive thirst, dry mouth, a metallic taste sensation, and/or low blood sugar

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

April 6, 2004

Citation

0408887

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