The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis, to include rheumatoid arthritis, as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence and no probative evidence linking the disorder to active duty.
The deciding factor: The March 2022 VA examination report concluded that it was less likely than not that the Veteran's currently diagnosed arthritis was incurred in or caused by his active duty service. The examiner explained that there was no evidence of arthritis during service; there was no evidence of any hand, knee, or hip condition that persisted after service; and that the Veteran's current arthritis is due to age and wear and tear.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097373
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