The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, soft tissue sarcoma, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, and chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: No competent medical evidence was presented showing a current diagnosis or relationship between the Veteran's claimed disabilities and his period of active military service, including exposure to herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Glaucoma, Soft tissue sarcoma, Peripheral neuropathy of the feet, Chloracne
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1014988
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