The Veteran's claim for service connection for lipomas was denied in a previous decision, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no evidence linking the current condition to active service.,Service connection for GERD is denied due to lack of evidence showing that the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,Service connection for hepatitis C is denied because there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current diagnosis and his period of active service.

The deciding factor: The medical records do not show any manifestations of lipomas during service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that hypertension, GERD, or hepatitis C began during service.,There is no direct evidence linking hypertension to service. The Veteran's current diagnosis was not noted in his service treatment records and there is no medical opinion suggesting an in-service onset.,The private outpatient records do not indicate any link between the Veteran’s current GERD and his period of active service. There is also no evidence that hepatitis C began during service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between hepatitis C and the Veteran's period of active service.

Claimed conditions

lipomas, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hepatitis C

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating

Not verified here — check the original decision

Decision date

November 15, 2018

Citation

18150646

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