The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, Type II; headaches; diarrhea; lack of energy; muscle aches; urinary frequency (frequent urination); bone deterioration; and low back pain are denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The hearing loss claim was also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims for service connection were not supported by medical evidence showing the presence of a current disability, nor could it be established that any diagnosed condition was incurred in or aggravated by service due to herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, Type II, Headaches, Diarrhea, Lack of energy, Muscle aches, Frequent urination, Bone deterioration, Low back pain, Hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2007
- Citation
- 0729114
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- Remanded (sent back)
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