The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing a current disability or functional impairment related to these conditions.

The deciding factor: The denial was based on the absence of competent evidence establishing a current disability or functional impairment related to the claimed conditions.

Claimed conditions

rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, skin disability (acne, dermatomycosis, dermatophytosis tinea corporis), costochondritis, stomach disorder (gastritis, gastroenteritis, intestinal bowel syndrome), foot disability (onychomycosis, tinea pedis), disability manifested by right hand pain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

A25004826

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