The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nummular eczema, costochondritis, a disorder manifested by plantar warts, and a headache disorder due to lack of evidence supporting a causal relationship between these conditions and her military service.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence reflecting that the Veteran has been treated for or diagnosed with nummular eczema, costochondritis, plantar warts, or a headache disorder during or since service. The VA examiner found that there was no evidence of costochondritis or other muscular disorder, and that the Veteran's costochondritis was acute and resolved in service.
- Claimed conditions
- nummular eczema, costochondritis, plantar warts, headache disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2024
- Citation
- 24003638
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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