The Board denied service connection for kidney cysts, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his in-service exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE). The evidence does not support a nexus between the Veteran's TCE exposure and his diagnosed kidney cysts.
The deciding factor: There is no probative medical evidence establishing a connection between the Veteran's service, including conceded TCE exposure, and his current diagnosis of kidney cysts.
- Claimed conditions
- kidney cysts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20077162
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What this means for you
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