The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot pain, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder strain as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion that the current disabilities were less likely than not incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injuries, events, or illnesses, based on a review of the service treatment records and post-service medical evidence.

Claimed conditions

bilateral foot pain, left shoulder strain (claimed as left shoulder condition), right shoulder strain (claimed as right shoulder condition)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 24, 2025

Citation

A25101937

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