Denied
The RO denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for his left ring finger fracture residuals, post-operative left wrist disorder, right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic headaches.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left ring finger fracture residuals"}, {"condition_name":"Post-operative left wrist disorder (not specified)"}, {"condition_name":"Right knee disorder"}, {"condition_name":"Bilateral hearing loss"}, {"condition_name":"Chronic headaches"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0606469
What this means for you
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