The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C or skin disorder due to Agent Orange exposure during service, and the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Impotence and prostate disorder were diagnosed post-service and there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner could not determine how the veteran acquired hepatitis C or a skin disorder. The veteran's statements about drug use and sexual activity are inconsistent, making them unreliable.,There is no medical evidence showing that impotence and prostate disorder had their onset during active service or are related to any in-service disease or injury.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hepatitis C"}, {"condition_name":"Skin Disorder (eczema, vitiligo)"}, {"condition_name":"Impotence"}, {"condition_name":"Prostate Disorder"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0618194
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