The veteran's claims for service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, increased ratings for thrombophlebitis of the legs, and SMC based on loss of use of both lower extremities were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence linking the veteran's conditions to his service or any other basis for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Thrombophlebitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0033098
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