The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including a low back disability, facial scars, GERD, hypertension, nerve disorders of the lower extremities, shoulder disabilities, OSA, TMJ, tooth disorder, and voiding dysfunction, as there was no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence.

The deciding factor: The lack of probative evidence indicating current diagnoses of any of the claimed disabilities or residuals thereof led to the denial of service connection for all conditions on appeal.

Claimed conditions

low back disability, facial scars, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, nerve disorder of the left lower extremity, nerve disorder of the right lower extremity, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), temporomandibular joints (TMJ), tooth disorder, claimed as tooth condition, cavity and fillings, voiding dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25100025

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