The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist, left arm (to include tennis elbow), back, sub-deltoid bursitis of the left shoulder, and right ankle disabilities. The veteran does not have a current disability as claimed.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support the veteran's assertions that he currently suffers from these conditions as a result of service.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist disability, left arm disability (to include tennis elbow), back disability, sub-deltoid bursitis of the left shoulder, right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0602036
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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