The Board found that the veteran's arthritis of multiple joints is not service-connected and denied his claim. The initial compensable disability rating for residual scars from shrapnel wounds to the right lower extremity was also denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the veteran's current arthritis or any other joint condition is related to his military service, including combat injuries. His service medical records do not show arthritis during service and there is no competent evidence linking his current arthritis to service.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of multiple joints, residual scars from shrapnel wounds to the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0607165
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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