The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, finding that there was no evidence during his military career that he suffered significantly from multiple joint pains while in service and that the condition did not worsen during his active service.
The deciding factor: There is no persuasive evidence showing an increase in severity of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome during service. The Veteran's symptoms were noted after discharge, and medical opinions indicate there was no worsening during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24047741
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