The Board denied service connection for asthma, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, residuals of frostbite in the feet, and non-compensable evaluations for allergic rhinitis, headache disability, and right hand fifth finger injury. The claims for coronary artery disease, a skin disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had current disabilities related to his claimed conditions or that they were incurred in service or otherwise linked to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma, Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Residuals of frostbite in the feet, Allergic rhinitis, Headache disability, Right hand fifth finger injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25052474
What this means for you
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