The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right shoulder dislocation, an ear canal infection, and a right ankle fracture. The veteran's claims for increased ratings for fractured right iliac crest and femur and right heel plantar spur were also denied.
The deciding factor: There was no competent evidence of current residuals or complaints relating to the claimed conditions, and the veteran did not have a current disability resulting from his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right shoulder dislocation, Residuals of an ear canal infection, Residuals of a right ankle fracture, Dermatitis, Acne, Pseudofolliculitis barbae, Fractured right iliac crest and femur, Right heel plantar spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0903265
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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