The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, a left shoulder disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence of current diagnoses at any time during the appeal period.

The deciding factor: There is no probative evidence of a recent diagnosis of such disorders prior to the Veteran's claims, and he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

Claimed conditions

gastroesophageal reflux disease, left shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 24, 2025

Citation

A25016299

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