The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine, right hip, upper back, knees, and ankles disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to the claimed knee and ankle issues. The Veteran's separation examination found no current medical problems.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the current disabilities and service, as evidenced by lack of in-service complaints or diagnoses and normal physical examinations at separation.,The Veteran did not provide credible evidence linking her current conditions to service training or events.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine, right hip, upper back, knees, ankles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19125585
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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