The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for IVDS with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right elbow dislocation, right shoulder dislocation, and bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy as untimely. The appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied due to clear and unmistakable evidence that it preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.

The deciding factor: The appeals were dismissed or denied based on the lack of timely filing of the notice of disagreement and the absence of evidence showing aggravation of a pre-existing condition during service.

Claimed conditions

Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Right elbow dislocation, Right shoulder dislocation, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Bilateral pes planus

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 14, 2025

Citation

A25088173

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