The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability and allergies was denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or in-service injuries. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability at any time since filing his claim, nor could he establish an injury during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied because there is no competent medical evidence showing a current disability and no credible evidence of an in-service injury or exposure to asbestos.
- Claimed conditions
- allergy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1738631
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current allergy, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his period of active service.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic allergy or sinus disability as a result of service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.
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