The Board denied service connection for a chronic low back disability and a rash on the palms of the hands due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's claim for increased evaluation for PTSD was granted, but his TDIU claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: Service records did not show any chronic low back disability or rash involving the palms of the hands during service. There is no evidence linking these conditions to service, including Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Low Back Disability, Rash on Palms of Hands
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0031743
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