The Board denied service connection for a right hand deformity, leukemia, and kidney disorder. The Veteran's right hand condition is not shown to be related to his military service. His leukemia is not presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam as he did not serve there. His kidney disorder also lacks evidence of chronicity within one year post-service.,The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran’s current conditions to his military service, including any potential exposure to herbicides.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's right hand deformity, leukemia, or kidney disorder are related to his military service. The Board considered various presumptions and direct service connection but found insufficient evidence to establish a link between the conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- right hand deformity, leukemia, kidney disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19105509
What this means for you
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