The Board denied service connection for left arm ulnar neuropathy and gastrointestinal problems, including GERD and hiatal hernia. The Veteran's left arm ulnar neuropathy was found not to be present at any time during the pendency of his claim, while his gastrointestinal issues were found to have been diagnosed as GERD and are considered a non-service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of left arm ulnar neuropathy or a link with military service for this condition. For gastrointestinal problems, the Board noted that the Veteran's GERD was already determined by another VA decision to be a non-service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm ulnar neuropathy, gastrointestinal condition (including GERD and hiatal hernia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24048827
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