The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for the dismissal of previously granted conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's disabilities were more severe than currently rated or that they began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

Claimed conditions

right hip strain, left hip strain, right hip limitation of rotation, left hip limitation of rotation, bilateral shoulder degenerative joint disease, vertigo, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee strain, bilateral hearing loss, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, right foot hallux valgus, left foot plantar fasciitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 5, 2025

Citation

A25020480

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