The Board dismissed claims for diverticulitis, hiatal hernia, right ankle disability, and left finger scar. Claims for left ankle disability and acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. Other conditions were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the criteria for service connection not being met.

Claimed conditions

diverticulitis, hiatal hernia, right ankle disability, left finger scar, left ankle disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand, carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand, gout, hemorrhoids, hypertension, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25005715

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