The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic sinusitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), nerve damage of the upper and lower extremities, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle conditions, myopia, migraines, erectile dysfunction, and low back strain. The claim for low back strain was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had current disabilities related to his claimed conditions during or approximate to the pendency of the claims, and there were no in-service incurrences or aggravations of such conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), nerve damage of the right upper extremity, nerve damage of the left upper extremity, right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left CTS, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, myopia, migraines, erectile dysfunction, low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24068057
What this means for you
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