The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including gastrointestinal issues, foot problems, ED, hemorrhoids, hernia, hypertension, nerve conditions in the lower extremities, shoulder and thumb issues, except for right ear hearing loss which was granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a nexus between any of the claimed disabilities and service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran's statements were inconsistent with the overall record, and there was no competent medical evidence to support his claims.

Claimed conditions

gastrointestinal disability, bilateral foot disability, erectile dysfunction (ED), hemorrhoids, hernia, hypertension, left lower extremity nerve condition, to include lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity nerve condition, to include lumbar radiculopathy, right shoulder disability, right thumb disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 12, 2025

Citation

A25107676

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