The Board has determined that service connection is granted for the veteran's dysthymia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic skin disorder (other than involving the feet), with these conditions presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: VA medical opinions indicate a link between the veteran's psychiatric disability and his active service period, as well as a possible aggravation of pre-existing dysthymia during service. The irritable bowel syndrome is considered presumptively related to Agent Orange exposure, while the skin disorder is not linked to service or any incident occurring therein.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic acquired psychiatric disability (dysthymia), irritable bowel syndrome, chronic skin disorder (other than involving the feet)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0108525
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