The veteran's claims for service connection for Epstein-Barr virus infection, residuals of exposure to ionizing radiation including a disorder manifest by general health problems, a genetic disorder, and degeneration of the bones were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or direct service connection.
The deciding factor: There was no diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus, and the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Epstein-Barr virus, General health problems, Degeneration of the bones
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0843937
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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