Service connection is denied for a right shoulder condition, back disability, ingrown toenails of the left and right feet, eye condition (refractive error), hearing loss, respiratory condition, digestive condition, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus and depression with anxiety.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show current disabilities for most conditions. Service treatment records do not indicate the presence of these conditions within the period on appeal. The Veteran's claims are denied as service connection cannot be granted without evidence that a disability was present within the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Condition, Back Disability, Ingrown Toenails of the Left Foot, Ingrown Toenails of the Right Foot, Eye Condition (Refractive Error), Hearing Loss, Respiratory Condition, Digestive Condition, Tinnitus, Depression with Anxiety, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24010160
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the potential diagnosis. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further review and consideration.
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