The Board denied service connection for a right foot disability, lumbar spine disability, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The Veteran did not have any diagnosed conditions related to these disabilities during his periods of active duty.,Service connection was denied as the evidence does not show that any current diagnoses are related to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no medical evidence showing a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service. The Veteran did not have diagnosed disabilities during his periods of active duty, and there is insufficient evidence to establish aggravation or onset in service for any condition.,Service connection was denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of a link between his current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot disability (tingling on bottom), Lumbar spine disability, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18154654
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