The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service for neck and back disorders, left leg and ankle disabilities, or diverticulosis. The veteran's statements were not considered credible medical evidence.
The deciding factor: There was insufficient competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the neck and back, Left leg and ankle disabilities, Diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0603830
What this means for you
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