The Board has determined that the veteran's epidermoid cysts and hydradenitis suppurativa did not manifest during military service, are not due to or the result of herbicide exposure, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current skin disabilities began during active military service or were caused by herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- epidermoid cysts, hydradenitis suppurativa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2005
- Citation
- 0519711
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