The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a dental disability, bilateral ankle disability, left shoulder disability, bilateral knee disability, facial rash, and left leg disability, were denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service injury or disease that resulted in current disabilities.
The deciding factor: There was no indication of any injuries or diseases during service that could be linked to the Veteran's current conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Dental disability, Bilateral ankle disability, Left shoulder disability, Bilateral knee disability, Facial rash, Left leg disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1045396
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's right foot condition, including pain and functional limitation, is related to service. The Veteran's right leg disability did not have an onset in service or manifest within a year of service, nor is it otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran's left leg disability also did not have an onset in service or manifest within a year of service, nor is it otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to their death.
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