The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a throat condition, hypertension, heart condition, and seizure disorder due to exposure to herbicides. The veteran does not have a current disability from a throat disorder other than the one already service-connected. Evidence received since previous denials is found to be duplicative or cumulative of evidence previously considered. No new and material evidence was submitted to reopen claims for hypertension, heart condition, and seizure disorder. The veteran's four noncompensable service connected disabilities do not make him eligible for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no competent medical evidence showing a current throat disorder other than the one already service-connected. The veteran does not have a respiratory cancer, which would be associated with herbicide exposure. Therefore, service connection cannot be granted on a presumptive basis or direct basis. No new and material evidence was submitted to reopen claims for hypertension, heart condition, and seizure disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Throat Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0629676
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