The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a neurological disorder, back disorder, urinary tract disorder, eye disorder, prostate disorder, vertigo, PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and headaches. The denial is based on the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to herbicide agents used in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence showing a direct link between the veteran's current diagnoses and his active service, and the manifestations of peripheral neuropathy were not those contemplated by the regulation. The examiner did not review the claims folder and relied on the veteran's reported history to conclude that the veteran's neuropathy was more likely related to service than his diabetes.
- Claimed conditions
- neurological disorder, back disorder, urinary tract disorder, eye disorder, prostate disorder, vertigo, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dysthymic disorder, headache
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0609183
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