The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including bilateral wrist, ankle, foot, shoulder, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, lumbosacral spine, and carpal tunnel syndrome, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.

The deciding factor: The February 2023 VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not that the Veteran's current bilateral wrist disability (diagnosed as bilateral wrist sprain) and other claimed disabilities are related to active service, based on a review of the claims file and relevant medical literature.

Claimed conditions

bilateral wrist disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, lumbosacral spine disability, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 19, 2025

Citation

A25109573

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