The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tonsil carcinoma, dry salivary glands, and digestive problems. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service or herbicide exposure.
The deciding factor: There was no persuasive evidence showing that the veteran's current diagnoses are linked to his military service or herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- tonsil carcinoma, dry salivary glands, digestive problems (acid reflux)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0841028
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