The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including a lumbar spine disorder and various peripheral neuropathies, as the probative evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not support a finding that any of the claimed conditions were etiologically related to the Veteran's active military service.

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, right hand arthritis, left hand arthritis, right foot arthritis, left foot arthritis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), balance disorder, high cholesterol, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), tension headaches, varicose veins in both legs, hypertension, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, urinary incontinence

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25097003

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