The Board denied service connection for a disorder manifested by pain in the shoulders, wrists, and knees (arthritis), as well as stomach disorder and scar on the head. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred during or related to active duty.,Service records from active duty do not show any complaints, treatment, or diagnosis of arthritis or chronic joint problems, stomach disorders, or a surgical scar on the head.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current diagnosed conditions are related to his period of service.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis (shoulders, wrists, knees), Stomach disorder, Scar on the head
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2015
- Citation
- 1547772
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