The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (including ulcer), skin disorder, and headaches claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing their onset or etiology during or within one year after service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's back symptoms were acute and transitory, resolving without residual disability. Any current low back disorder is not attributable to service.,Gastrointestinal symptoms were also acute and resolved without any residual disability. An ulcer was not diagnosed within one year of discharge from service, and any current gastrointestinal disorder is not attributable to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disorder, Gastrointestinal Disorder (including Ulcer), Skin Disorder, Headaches
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0201228
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