The Veteran's claim for typhoid due to mustard gas exposure is denied as there is no credible evidence of such exposure in service.,The Veteran's claim for osteoporosis due to an undiagnosed illness or other qualifying, chronic disability pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1117 is denied as he did not serve in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations and there is no credible evidence linking his condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for exposure to molds is denied as such exposure alone does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's claim for small pox due to herbicide exposure and service in Southwest Asia is denied as he did not serve in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations and there is no credible evidence linking his condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for exposure to anthrax and asbestos is denied as there is no credible evidence of such exposures in service.
The deciding factor: There is no credible evidence of mustard gas exposure or small pox due to herbicide exposure in service. The Veteran did not serve in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations.,The Veteran's service records are silent regarding osteoporosis and there is no credible evidence linking his condition to service. He did not serve in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations.,Exposure to molds alone does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes.,There is no credible evidence of small pox due to herbicide exposure or service in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations. The Veteran did not serve in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations.,There is no credible evidence of anthrax and asbestos exposures in service.
- Claimed conditions
- typhoid, osteoporosis, small pox
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18140785
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