The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and skin disorder, both claimed as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation. The Board found no evidence of radiation exposure or any link between the conditions and active duty.
The deciding factor: There is no available evidence to show that the veteran was exposed to radiation during his active service, nor does there exist objective medical evidence linking the diagnosed skin and heart disorders to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart disorder, Skin disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2002
- Citation
- 0213715
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What this means for you
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