The Board found that the Veteran's left upper extremity disabilities did not have onset during his active service, were not caused by his active service, and arthritis of his left upper extremity did not manifest within one year of separation from his active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's statements regarding injuries sustained in service are inconsistent with other evidence of record and therefore unreliable.
- Claimed conditions
- Left arm condition, Left hand, Wrist, Shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1444234
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