The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and asbestosis have all been denied. The Board found that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors related to fear of hostile enemy activity, no verified exposure to herbicides or asbestos during service, and insufficient medical evidence linking the current conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported stressor for PTSD is not supported by credible evidence. The Board also found that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange or asbestos, and the claimed dermatological disorders are not related to service based on lack of continuity of symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (to include PTSD and depression), Bilateral tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2013
- Citation
- 1322761
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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