The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The denial was based on the lack of a current diagnosis or evidence of a disability.

Claimed conditions

bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, hearing loss, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, left elbow disability, tension headaches, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, restless leg syndrome of the right lower extremity, restless leg syndrome of the left lower extremity, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, bradycardia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Gulf War

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000065

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