The Veteran's claims for service connection for colorectal cancer and right leg disability (claimed as cramps and leg jumps) have been denied due to the absence of a current disability associated with these conditions.,No evidence has been found to support the presence of a current psychiatric condition, specifically PTSD or major depressive disorder, that is related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for colorectal cancer and right leg disability (claimed as cramps and leg jumps) have not been supported by medical evidence demonstrating the existence of a current disability. The absence of such evidence precludes granting service connection.,While the Veteran has claimed PTSD, there is no current diagnosis or supporting evidence to substantiate this claim. Major depressive disorder was diagnosed but without an opinion linking it to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Right Leg Disability (Cramps and Leg Jumps)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2016
- Citation
- 1631290
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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