The Board denied service connection for left wrist, lumbar spine, and cervical spine disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the Veteran's diagnosed conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The VA examiners concluded there was no nexus between the current disabilities and the Veteran's military service based on a review of the medical records and the weight of the medical literature.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist disability, lumbar spine disability, to include degenerative joint disease (DJD), cervical spine disability, to include DJD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2025
- Citation
- 25003670
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