The veteran's dysthymic disorder, claimed as insomnia, fatigue, lethargy, and an empty feeling, is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and his military service.,The veteran's skin disorder was not service-connected because there is no medical evidence linking it to his period of active duty.
The deciding factor: There is no objective evidence indicating that the veteran's dysthymic disorder, claimed as insomnia, fatigue, lethargy, and an empty feeling, began during or was aggravated by his military service. The diagnosis of dysthymia in the post-service period does not establish a link to service.,The skin condition is also not service-connected because there is no medical evidence linking it to his period of active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysthymic Disorder, Skin Disorder, Burning Sensation in Upper Extremities
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2000
- Citation
- 0009565
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