The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for a right elbow disorder and nonallergic rhinitis (sinus disorder), but not for the claimed bilateral knee disorders, cervical spine disorder, lumbosacral spine disorder, left hip ganglion cyst, left foot disorder, right ankle disorder, head concussion injury residuals, or vertigo.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding of chronic disabilities as a result of service-connected injuries and diseases. The Veteran's complaints were noted during service but no chronic conditions have been established post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral knee disorders, right elbow disorder, cervical spine disorder, lumbosacral spine (low back) disorder, sinus disorder, left hip ganglion cyst, left foot disorder, right ankle disorder, head concussion injury residuals, vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2009
- Citation
- 0925353
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