The Board found that the evidence does not support a grant of service connection for bladder cancer, prostate disability and residuals of prostate removal, skin disability, or arthritis of the knees due to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's claims are denied.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence showing a causal relationship between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents like Agent Orange.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder cancer, Prostate disability and residuals of prostate removal, Skin disability, Arthritis of the knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0640195
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What this means for you
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