The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a brain tumor with residual hemiparesis and imbalance, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran did not have a condition listed as associated with herbicide exposure (Agent Orange) and found insufficient medical evidence linking his current brain tumor to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Brain tumor, Residual hemiparesis and imbalance
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0116148
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What this means for you
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