The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the December 2020 agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) decision.

Claimed conditions

allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, cervical degenerative arthritis and disc disease, bilateral epididymitis with orchalgia, hemorrhoids, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, left shoulder strain, gastroenteritis, left hand osteoarthritis, right hand osteoarthritis, left knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, rheumatoid arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001386

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