Service connection has been granted for a brain tumor, specifically for astrocytoma/oligodendroglioma as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.,Peripheral neuropathy and skin disability have not been established as service-connected due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's peripheral neuropathy is presumed by the VA to be related to his military service.,Service connection has also been granted for a skin disability (to include chloracne) as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports that the brain tumor was caused by Agent Orange exposure, and therefore service connection is granted.,Peripheral neuropathy and skin disability are presumed to be related to military service due to Agent Orange exposure. However, they have not been established as service-connected.,Service connection has also been granted for a skin disability (to include chloracne) as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Brain tumor, Peripheral neuropathy, Skin disability (to include chloracne)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0507091
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