The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for diabetes mellitus are denied as there is no evidence of a chronic eye disorder, skin disorder or hair loss related to his military service. The veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently controlled with oral medication and diet without requiring regulation of activities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran did not have any chronic conditions during service or until many years after service, and there was no evidence linking these current conditions to his military service or a service-connected condition. The veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently well-controlled with oral medication and diet without requiring regulation of activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Eye disorder, Chronic skin disorder (tinea versicolor or alopecia), Hair loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0619197
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