The Board denied service connection for low back, left and right elbow, left and right knee disabilities, as well as insomnia and OSA. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the medical evidence presented.,Service treatment records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions. Post-service medical records indicated that the Veteran was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, bilateral elbow (and tricep tendonitis), and knee strain.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence linking the current disabilities to service. The medical opinions provided by specialists did not support a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.,The Veteran's claims were denied as there was insufficient evidence to establish a connection between his in-service activities and any of the currently diagnosed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disability, Left Elbow Disability (Tendonitis), Right Elbow Disability (Tendonitis), Left Knee Disability, Right Knee Disability, Insomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23059213
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