The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The VA examiner found the veteran had some impairment in short term memory and concentration, but not meeting criteria for a higher rating for PTSD. Service connection was denied for chronic sinus disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic sleep disorder, chronic skin disorder (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), and bilateral knee/arm disorders.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 50% for PTSD. Service connection was denied as there was no evidence of chronic conditions noted during service that were aggravated by active duty, nor could any presumptive diseases be established due to Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic Sinus Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Sleep Disorder, Chronic Skin Disorder, presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange, Chronic Bilateral Knee Disorder, Chronic Bilateral Arm Disorder, Tremors of the Hands, presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange or service-connected Malaria, Low Back Disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2007
- Citation
- 0706107
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