The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis (other than spine), cervical disability, and a skin disability manifested by sores of the mouth and nose were denied as there is no competent evidence showing these conditions during her active duty or post-service. The Board found that she did not meet the threshold requirement to substantiate her claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's STRs do not show any chronic disabilities, and subsequent medical records are negative for arthritis (other than spine), cervical disability, or a skin disability manifested by sores of the mouth and nose. The Board found that she did not meet the threshold requirement to substantiate her claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis (other than spine), Cervical disability, Skin rash/toxicity/sores of the mouth and nose
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2015
- Citation
- 1514846
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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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