The Board denied service connection for Gulf War Syndrome, residuals of anthrax vaccination, and disability due to pyridostigmine bromide tablets as there is no evidence of a present disability or chronic symptoms related to these conditions.,The Board also denied service connection for right knee disorder and right foot disorder. The Veteran's current disorders were not found to be directly related to his active service.
The deciding factor: There was no established medical evidence showing the presence of Gulf War Syndrome, residuals of anthrax vaccination, or disability due to pyridostigmine bromide tablets at present.,The right knee and right foot disorders were not shown to have been incurred during service. The Veteran's current conditions are attributed to a motor vehicle accident post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gulf War Syndrome, Residuals of Anthrax Vaccination, Disability due to Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets, Right Knee Disorder, Right Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18141710
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