The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including a cervical spine disability, left wrist disability, right shoulder disability, and others, as the weight of the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was probative because it was based on an accurate medical history, considered the Veteran's lay reports of symptoms, and included an explanation that contained a clear conclusion. There is no evidence of chronicity of care and symptoms are subjective only.

Claimed conditions

cervical spine disability, left wrist disability, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right leg shin splints disability, left leg shin splints disability, left ankle disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 6, 2025

Citation

A25011393

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