The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including IBS, venous insufficiency, a lung condition, liver condition, GERD, right and left hand conditions, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, and obesity. The claims for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and arthritis; left knee strain and instability; right knee strain and instability; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; heart condition; depression; and anxiety were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a current diagnosis of the claimed conditions during the period on appeal, and obesity was not considered a disability for which service connection may be granted on a direct basis based on the facts of this case.

Claimed conditions

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), venous insufficiency, lung condition, liver condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right hand condition, left hand condition, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, obesity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 4, 2025

Citation

A25104686

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