The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, low back disorder (previously characterized as developmental anomaly of the lumbar spine), hypertension, edema of the feet, ankles, hands, abdomen, and face, diabetes mellitus, abnormal laboratory findings, fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, liver disability (to include cirrhosis), respiratory (lung) disability, osteoarthritis of the major and minor joints, eye disability, tremors of the upper extremities, carpal tunnel syndrome, Meniere's syndrome, headaches with dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness, chronic Candida, low back pain with pain radiating into the hips (previously characterized as developmental anomaly of the lumbar spine), an acquired hamstring disorder, an acquired bilateral hip disorder, a bilateral knee disorder, and a bilateral elbow disorder. However, service connection is not established for any of these conditions.

The deciding factor: The veteran has submitted new evidence that is relevant to her claims but it does not establish service connection for any of the listed conditions.

Claimed conditions

hemorrhoids, low back disorder (previously characterized as developmental anomaly of the lumbar spine), hypertension, edema of the feet, ankles, hands, abdomen, and face, diabetes mellitus, abnormal laboratory findings (to include erratic electrolytes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high potassium, protein spills and high albumin), fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, liver disability (to include cirrhosis), respiratory (lung) disability (to include discoid atelectasis, calcified granuloma, and elevated and paralyzed left diaphragm), osteoarthritis of the major and minor joints (other than elbows, hips, knees, and low back), eye disability (to include cataracts and infection of the eyes), tremors of the upper extremities, right lower extremity neurological disorder (to include foot dragging), carpal tunnel syndrome, Meniere's syndrome, headaches with dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness, chronic Candida, low back pain with pain radiating into the hips

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating

Not verified here — check the original decision

Decision date

August 30, 2004

Citation

0424136

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