The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, a foot fungus disorder, and a back disorder. The veteran's migraine headache disorder was rated as follows: 10% prior to April 2, 2004; 30% from April 2, 2004 to June 22, 2005; 50% from June 23, 2005 to May 9, 2007; and greater than 50% beginning May 10, 2007.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a relationship between the veteran's claimed conditions and his military service or any incident therein. The veteran was treated for heat rash in service but no foot fungus disorder was noted. There is also no evidence of a back disorder related to service or a spinal tap procedure.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type 2, foot fungus disorder, back disorder (claimed as residuals of a spinal tap), migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0901232
What this means for you
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