The Board denied service connection for an esophageal disorder, a lumbar spine disorder, left arm carpal tunnel syndrome, and right arm carpal tunnel syndrome as there was no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions during the pendency of the claim. The claim for migraines was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation of a disease or injury, and no evidence linking any claimed condition to service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left arm carpal tunnel syndrome, right arm carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25039605
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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