The Veteran's actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis are related to his exposure to ionizing radiation during service.,Hypertension is not related to service, but may be secondary to PTSD. The cardiovascular disorder is also not related to service or secondary to PTSD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis are linked to his exposure to ionizing radiation during service.,Hypertension was not shown in service, and is not considered a radiogenic disease. It may be secondary to PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1623858
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