The Veteran's hyperkeratosis of the feet is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. His esophageal condition (Barrett's esophagus) is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to herbicide exposure or diabetes.
The deciding factor: There was no medical evidence supporting a link between the Veteran's esophageal condition and herbicide exposure in Vietnam, nor did there appear to be any connection with his service-connected diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperkeratosis of the feet, Esophageal condition (Barrett's esophagus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2021
- Citation
- 21027532
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