Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including ankle pain, chronic lower back pain, GERD, hair thinning/loss, IBS, and others, as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence demonstrating the Veteran has any of the claimed disabilities during or after active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ankle pain, Chronic lower back pain, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Hair thinning/loss, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Left hand and finger pain/numbness, Right hand and finger pain/numbness, Left hip pain, Right hip pain, Left shoulder pain, Right shoulder pain, Right knee pain, Migraine headaches, Pelvic pain, Residuals of an inhalation injury, also claimed as sinusitis, Bilateral shin splints, Vertigo, Scars on hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084608
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