The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including pes planus, chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance, headaches, skin condition, and gastrointestinal problems, were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection. The diagnoses provided by VA medical providers indicated that these conditions are related to undiagnosed illnesses or general anxiety.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims for service connection were denied because there was no objective evidence linking his claimed conditions to his military service, with the exception of chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance and headaches being attributed to undiagnosed illnesses or general anxiety. The medical records did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes planus, Right and left shoulder disabilities, Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance, Headaches, Skin condition, Gastrointestinal problems
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2004
- Citation
- 0434475
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- Denied
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- Granted
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