The Board denied service connection for nocturia, a right upper extremity disability (other than carpal tunnel syndrome), and a right foot condition characterized by pain.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's current symptoms of nocturia, right upper extremity disability, or right foot pain as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service or any service-connected disabilities.,The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current underlying diagnosis for his symptom of nocturia and that it was less likely than not related to an in-service injury or disease.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that there is no persuasive evidence linking the Veteran's current symptoms to service or any service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, or right upper extremity and foot conditions.,The Veteran was not competent to provide a nexus opinion regarding his current symptoms as they are complex issues requiring medical training and credentials.
- Claimed conditions
- Nocturia, Right upper extremity disability (other than carpal tunnel syndrome), Right foot condition characterized by pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22067593
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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