The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and irritable bowel syndrome, both claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered related to his period of service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disorder or irritable bowel syndrome were present during service or are otherwise related to service, including any Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1016497
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