The Board denied service connection for eczema, bilateral foot condition, and cervical spine degenerative arthritis. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or were related to the Veteran's active duty.,There was no documentation of any skin condition, feet issue, or neck problem in the Veteran's service records.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence linking the current diagnoses to service. The absence of complaints and treatment for these conditions during service makes it unlikely they were incurred then.,The lack of documentation of any issues with the feet or neck during service also supports a finding that they are not related to active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema (claimed as skin disability, not including pseudofolliculitis barbae), bilateral foot condition, cervical spine degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2023
- Citation
- A23031451
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