The Board denied service connection for bilateral arm deformity, neck disability, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.,For the left little finger condition, the Veteran's claim is remanded as there was no examination focusing on this specific issue.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is not sufficient evidence showing a current disability for bilateral arm deformity and denied service connection. The Board also found that there is insufficient evidence of a current disability for neck disability, denying service connection.,For the left little finger condition, the Veteran's claim is remanded as no examination focused on this specific issue.
- Claimed conditions
- The Veteran asserts that he has a bilateral arm deformity due to in-service electrocutions., The Veteran asserts that his neck disability began during service and is related to an in-service injury with a 'G.I. Can' that he hit his head on during service and/or related to electrical shocks., The Veteran asserts that he has bilateral hearing loss, which was evaluated by VA audiologist in February 2010., The Veteran reported a disjointed left little finger and a scar. The examination is needed to determine if this condition is related to service., The Veteran reported bilateral ankle pain that has progressively worsened. The examination is needed to determine if the current disability is directly related to service or due to a service-connected disability., The Veteran reported hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The examination is needed to determine if the current condition is related to service.
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20066064
What this means for you
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