The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, neck disability, right shoulder disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and high blood pressure have all been denied. The Board found that there is no current disability for each condition.,There was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the claimed disabilities and service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence showing a current disability related to his military service, or any other relevant factor required for service connection. The Board found that there is no persuasive evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service.,There was insufficient evidence of a current disability for high blood pressure and hypertension as defined by VA standards.
- Claimed conditions
- High cholesterol, Neck disability, Right shoulder disability, Right ankle disability, Left ankle disability, High blood pressure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2023
- Citation
- A23032987
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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