The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of hair on the legs, including as due to herbicide exposure, was denied. His claims for increased ratings for hypertensive cardiovascular disease and gouty arthritis were withdrawn by his representative at a hearing.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's leg hair loss disorder and service or presumed herbicide exposure, nor could it be linked to any other presumptive conditions. The Board found that there was no medical opinion linking the condition to service.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of hair on the legs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1038209
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