The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including myopia, left and right wrist disorders, left and right ankle disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, ulcers, a right quadricep disorder, asthma, Lupus (Collagen Vascular Disease and Polyarthritis), osteoporosis with osteopenia, left hand and finger disorders, right hand and finger disorders, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, left foot hammer toes, right foot hammer toes, anemia, and skin disorder. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions due to lack of in-service onset or continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records were negative for any complaints, diagnoses, or treatment related to the claimed conditions while on active duty. Post-service medical records showed some symptoms but no diagnosis of the claimed conditions until many years after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Myopia, Left and Right Wrist Disorders, Left and Right Ankle Disorders, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Ulcers, Right Quadricep Disorder, Asthma, Lupus (Collagen Vascular Disease and Polyarthritis), Osteoporosis with Osteopenia, Left Hand and Finger Disorders, Right Hand and Finger Disorders, Left Knee Disorder, Right Knee Disorder, Left Foot Hallux Valgus, Right Foot Hallux Valgus, Left Foot Hammer Toes, Right Foot Hammer Toes, Anemia, Skin Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20074415
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