The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for any of the claimed conditions, including arthritis and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The claims were denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or chronic disability within one year post-service.
The deciding factor: There was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the current disabilities and active service.
- Claimed conditions
- jaw injury, face injury, chest injury, cervical spine injury, knee injury, blisters of hands and feet, eye surgery and cataracts, arthritis of hands, arms, legs and shoulders, frostbite to ears, strokes, arteriosclerotic heart disease including hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2004
- Citation
- 0426108
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims of service connection for jaw injury, TMJ, and right shoulder condition have been granted.
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