The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by muscle spasm and cramping, right shoulder disorder, right arm disorder, and right wrist disorder is denied. The Board found no current diagnoses related to these conditions during the appeal period.,For the right shoulder disorder, right arm disorder, and right wrist disorder, there are no service treatment records indicating any injuries or illnesses that could have led to these conditions. The VA examiner concluded that it is less likely than not that these disorders were incurred in service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records do not contain any complaints, diagnoses, or treatments related to the claimed disabilities. A VA examiner opined that the right shoulder disorder, right arm disorder, and right wrist disorder are less likely than not caused by service.
- Claimed conditions
- muscle spasm and cramping, right shoulder disorder, right arm disorder, right wrist disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24010478
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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