The Board denied service connection for multiple disorders, including left and right knee disorders, hypertension, left hand, foot, leg, and arm disorders, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The deciding factor: The January 2024 VA examiner opined that it was less likely than not that the Veteran's knee disorder and hypertension were incurred in or caused by service. Osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and CFS were also denied as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis.

Claimed conditions

left knee disorder, right knee disorder, hypertension, left hand disorder, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, left leg disorder, right leg disorder, left arm disorder, right arm disorder, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 8, 2025

Citation

A25105337

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