The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left hand tremors (claimed as tremors of the hands), diabetes mellitus type II, posttraumatic right bicep tendon pain, and low back pain have all been denied.,There is no evidence in the record to support a direct relationship between these conditions and active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's STRs do not contain any records of complaints, diagnoses, or treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome, left hand tremors (claimed as tremors of the hands), diabetes mellitus type II, posttraumatic right bicep tendon pain, or low back pain. The Veteran has not provided evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome, left hand tremors (claimed as tremors of the hands), diabetes mellitus type II, posttraumatic right bicep tendon pain, low back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061113
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