The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative joint disease of the back, diabetes, bilateral eye disability (uveitis), tumor of the left ear, tumor of the right arm, tumor of the left hand, and skin disorder (rash) have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a direct or presumptive service connection for these conditions.,The Veteran's claims were not granted as he did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current disabilities and his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis of diabetes, uveitis, or other skin conditions during his active duty. Additionally, there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,For the issues related to degenerative joint disease and eye disabilities, the Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses were not linked to service due to lack of continuity of symptoms or a clear etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the back, Diabetes, Bilateral eye disability (uveitis), Tumor of the left ear, Tumor of the right arm, Tumor of the left hand, Skin disorder (rash)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23005061
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