The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder and an initial disability rating greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus. The veteran's claims were based on new evidence that reopened the case, but no specific exposure basis was provided.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no association between the veteran's eczematous dermatitis and possible Agent Orange exposure during service or with his diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"onychomycosis","diagnosis_date":null,"diagnosis_notes":"Diagnosed in August 2002 by a private physician."}, {"condition_name":"eczematous dermatitis","diagnosis_date":null,"diagnosis_notes":"Diagnosed in March 2004 by a VA examiner, attributed to possible Agent Orange exposure during service. No association with diabetes mellitus."}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0635789
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What this means for you
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