The veteran was granted service connection for PTSD based on a combat stressor reported during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for residuals of cervical spine compression fracture and headaches, joint pain, and skin condition including as due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange) in service is denied.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence establishing a nexus between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Residuals of Cervical Spine Compression Fracture, Headaches, Joint Pain, Skin Condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0004534
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