The veteran's claims for service connection for generalized muscle weakness, fatigue, degenerative joint disease, depression, a sebaceous cyst, and psoriasis are denied. The left shoulder disorder claim is also denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a preexisting condition on entry into service, and the current conditions do not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to Agent Orange exposure or other specified conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized muscle weakness, Fatigue, Degenerative joint disease, Depression, Sebaceous cyst, Psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0326722
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The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
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