The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed left arm, shoulder, and wrist disabilities are not related to his period of service, including a bite from a Black Widow spider during service in 1969. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.
The deciding factor: There is no credible evidence linking the current left upper extremity disabilities to the Veteran's period of active service or any incident therein, including his reported bite from a spider in 1969.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm, shoulder, wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1046682
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete examination reports. The Veteran's left arm and shoulder conditions are being reviewed, along with his claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
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