The Board denied service connection for residuals, sub mandibular salivary gland removal to include dry mouth and a scar on the bottom of the chin. The back condition, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, neck condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, claimed as secondary to a back condition, right lower extremity radiculopathy, claimed as secondary to a back condition, and bilateral plantar fasciitis were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for the conditions on appeal due to lack of in-service injury or disease, continuity of symptoms, or medical nexus. The back condition was remanded due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for additional evidence regarding its etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, sub mandibular salivary gland removal to include dry mouth, scar, bottom of chin, back condition, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, neck condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, claimed as secondary to a back condition, right lower extremity radiculopathy, claimed as secondary to a back condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24070127
What this means for you
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