The VA has determined that the veteran does not have a right ankle disorder, gastrointestinal/gastroesophageal disability, dorsal spine disability, or bilateral shoulder disability that is service-connected. The lumbar strain condition also cannot be linked to service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing any chronic disability related to service for any of the conditions listed in the appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Residuals of lumbar strain","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection":false}, {"condition_name":"Right ankle disorder","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection":false}, {"condition_name":"Gastrointestinal/gastroesophageal disability","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection":false}, {"condition_name":"Dorsal spine disability","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection":false}, {"condition_name":"Bilateral shoulder disability","diagnosis_date":null,"service_connection":false}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0636063
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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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