The Board has determined that the appellant does not have any service-connected disabilities, and therefore, her claims for service connection are denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a current disability or indication that the claimed conditions may be related to service. The appellant's service treatment records do not show any chronic issues with the conditions at issue.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability, Gallbladder disability, Bladder disability, Disability manifested by dizziness and fainting spells, Gastrointestinal disability (including IBS, acid reflux disease, reflux esophagitis, gastritis), Hemorrhoids, Halitosis, Nephrotic syndrome (claimed as kidney disease), Anemia, High blood pressure and cholesterol, Uterine fibroids, Edema of the feet, ankles, and legs, Hyperkeratotic condition of the feet, Right foot disability, Left foot disability, Lumbar and thoracic spine disability, Eye disability, Ear disability (including tinnitus), Acne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2015
- Citation
- 1513638
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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