The Veteran's claim for service connection for an enlarged lymph nodes disorder of the left neck, submandibular, cervical, and left apical areas was denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or one in close proximity to filing the present claim. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support the Veteran's contention that she had an enlarged lymph nodes disorder during her appeal period.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for connective tissue disorder, seborrhea of the scalp, post-operative left inguinal hernia, and headaches were denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or one in close proximity to filing the present claim. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support the Veteran's contention that she had any of these conditions during her appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as there is no medical evidence showing a current disability or one in close proximity to filing the present claim. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support the Veteran's contention that she had any of these conditions during her appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"enlarged lymph nodes disorder of the left neck, submandibular, cervical, and left apical areas"}, {"condition_name":"connective tissue disorder (SLE)"}, {"condition_name":"seborrhea of the scalp"}, {"condition_name":"post-operative left inguinal hernia"}, {"condition_name":"headaches"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20073222
What this means for you
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