The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for a back disorder, CFS, IBS, and sleep apnea are all denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,No specific exposure basis or presumption was mentioned in the decision.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence has not been submitted that would support readjudicating any of the previously denied claims for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Sleep Apnea, Left Hip Arthritis, Right Hip Arthritis, Cervical Spine Injury Residuals (including cervicalgia and spinal stenosis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24077795
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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