The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hypertension and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an earlier effective date for chronic post-traumatic headaches and a higher rating for PTSD with TBI.

The deciding factor: There was no competent evidence of current diagnoses or symptoms related to the claimed disabilities during the pendency of the claims, and the Veteran did not communicate intent to seek service connection for chronic post-traumatic headaches prior to January 21, 2022.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, left leg shin splints, right leg shin splints, gastrointestinal disability, right hand disability, left wrist disability, lumbar spine disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25009313

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