Service connection for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis of the shoulders and acne rosacea was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service, including Gulf War Syndrome.,The Veteran's current diagnoses were not diagnosed until years after his discharge from service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence showing that the Veteran's acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis of the shoulders or acne rosacea are related to his military service, including Gulf War Syndrome. The Board found that the current diagnoses predate the Veteran's discharge from service and there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis of the shoulders, acne rosacea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20001503
What this means for you
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