The Board denied service connection for skeletal arthritis and bilateral lung condition as there is no current evidence of these conditions, despite the Veteran's assertions. The claim was not remanded due to lack of a current disability or symptoms.
The deciding factor: There is no current diagnosis of skeletal arthritis or bilateral lung condition in the record, and the Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- skeletal arthritis, bilateral lung condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26011927
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Granted
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