The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of residuals of dengue fever, and that his malaria was inactive with no current residuals. His toe fracture disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and toenail fungus was determined to have its onset during military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of residuals of dengue fever, and his malaria was inactive with no current residuals. His toe fracture disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and toenail fungus was determined to have its onset during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- dengue fever, malaria, toenail fungus, back disorder (claimed as residuals of a fracture of the second toe of the left foot), lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1114009
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