The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including gas and constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, coronary pulmonary disease, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, sleep apnea, and Type II diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found that these conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection based on their onset during or within one year after service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were denied because there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year of discharge from service, and the medical records did not show any diagnoses related to the claimed conditions until post-service treatment. The Board also noted that elevated cholesterol and triglycerides are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- gas and constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, coronary pulmonary disease, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, sleep apnea, Type II diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0634071
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