Denied
The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, a left elbow disability (claimed as osteoarthritis), and a higher rating for lumbosacral strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish the presence of current disabilities or that the Veteran's symptoms were related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing loss, Left elbow disability (claimed as osteoarthritis), Lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107600
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