The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for muscular aches of the arms and legs, excessive weight gain, and dental disability. The decision also noted that the veteran did not have any claimed conditions related to exposure to specific toxins or pollutants.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding of chronic disabilities incurred in service, including those due to undiagnosed illnesses or exposure to contaminants.
- Claimed conditions
- muscular aches of the arms, muscular aches of the legs, excessive weight gain, dental disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0636788
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