The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic costochondritis, prostatitis, a left knee disability, and a dental disability are denied. The veteran's claim for service connection for Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome is granted. His claim for service connection for chronic urinary tract infections is granted. His claim for increased initial rating for post-traumatic headaches is denied. His claim for increased initial rating for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is granted. His claim for a compensable rating for chronic rhinitis is denied.

The deciding factor: The veteran's service records do not show any diagnosed conditions related to his claimed disabilities, and there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

Claimed conditions

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How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

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