The veteran's claim for service connection for lymphoma, claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure in service, was denied because there is no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his military service. The veteran also had a claim for an initial compensable disability evaluation for residuals of fracture, navicular, right foot, which was remanded for further examination and development.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not serve in Vietnam and therefore could not be presumed exposed to Agent Orange. There is no competent medical evidence linking the lymphoma to his service or any exposure to Agent Orange.
- Claimed conditions
- lymphoma, fracture, navicular, right foot
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2000
- Citation
- 0012228
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