The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, right hip disorder, left knee disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.,Specifically, the VA examiners found no nexus between the Veteran’s current diagnoses and her military service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided by VA examiners were clear in their conclusions that there was no link between the Veteran's current conditions (low back disorder, right hip disorder, left knee disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea) and her military service or any service-connected disability.,The evidence did not show a diagnosis of arthritis or other musculoskeletal issues during service, nor were there post-service records showing onset within one year of service.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder, Right hip disorder, Left knee disorder, Obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20020207
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