The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, degenerative disc disease of the low back, L4/5, and claudication of the right and left lower extremity. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient medical evidence to support a finding that COPD (chronic bronchitis and shortness of breath) was related to the Veteran's military service, including exposure to herbicides. The other issues were also denied due to lack of supporting medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- COPD (claimed as chronic bronchitis and shortness of breath), degenerative disc disease of the low back, L4/5, claudication of the right and left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1127626
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