The Board denied service connection for arthritis of multiple joints including bilateral hips, knees, wrists, and shoulders prior to July 11, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's arthritis was incurred in or caused by his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of multiple joints including bilateral hips, knees, wrists, shoulders, and back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2025
- Citation
- 25006405
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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