The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and multiple nevi, as well as increased ratings for PTSD. The Board found that his current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's current lumbar spine condition was caused by an in-service injury or disease, nor could it be presumed to have been caused by exposure to herbicide agents during service. His multiple nevi were not shown to be related to his military service. The Board also found no new and material evidence to reopen his previously denied claim for bilateral foot fungus.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative joint and disc disease, multiple nevi
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1021771
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What this means for you
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