The Board denied service connection for residuals of malaria, chronic periodontal disease with loss of teeth, and sebohhreic keratosis and hyperhidrosis of feet as the evidence did not show a relationship to service or a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current conditions were not shown to be related to his military service by competent medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of malaria, Chronic periodontal disease with loss of teeth, Sebohhreic keratosis and hyperhidrosis of feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0815800
What this means for you
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