The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and an increased rating for diabetic nephropathy. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, nor was there sufficient medical evidence to establish a direct relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability could not be linked to his active duty due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment. The diabetic nephropathy did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disability, diabetic nephropathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1804823
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