The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The weight of the probative evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had current disabilities related to her military service for any of the conditions claimed.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bilateral Pes Planus, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bilateral Gynecological Disorder, to include Chronic Fibroids and Uterine Embolization
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066415
What this means for you
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