The veteran's claims for service connection for beriberi and cholera were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions or their residuals.
The deciding factor: There is no current medical diagnosis of beriberi or cholera, nor any clinical findings indicating such conditions. The veteran has not provided sufficient evidence to establish a current disability due to beriberi or cholera.
- Claimed conditions
- beriberi, cholera
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2003
- Citation
- 0332253
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal includes multiple conditions, and the Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions. The issues on appeal have been remanded for further action.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to service connection.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, otitis media (left ear), cholera, tuberculosis, dysentery, hematuria, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not meet the current disability requirement for any of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, bilateral hearing loss, rheumatoid arthritis, tinnitus, hypertension, beriberi, and irritable bowel syndrome are denied as there is no recognized period of active military service during which these conditions could have been incurred or aggravated.
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