The Board granted service connection for bilateral dry eye syndrome, left foot degenerative arthritis, and anxiety disorder. The claims for service connection for left heel bursitis, a rating in excess of 10 percent for the back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disability, scalp scar, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for the right shoulder disability were denied.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome, left foot degenerative arthritis, and anxiety disorder manifested during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from January 23, 2010 to April 30, 2022. The claims for service connection for left heel bursitis, a rating in excess of 10 percent for the back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disability, scalp scar, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for the right shoulder disability were denied due to lack of evidence supporting their claims.

Claimed conditions

bilateral dry eye syndrome, left foot degenerative arthritis, anxiety disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098013

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