This is an appeal of the denial of a claim for a Service-Connected Disability Retirement. This matter is before this Board as a result of a remand order from the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County, case number C-02-CV-22-000353, for further proceedings consistent with the Mandate received from the Appellate Court of Maryland dated August 21, 2024. (Continued from 01/16/2025) ***This hearing is for closing statements only.