Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis, and right shoulder strain and degenerative arthritis as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current disabilities did not manifest within one year of his separation from service and were more likely attributable to post-service employment than any in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, Lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis, Right shoulder strain and degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018651
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