The Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperlipidemia, kidney failure, and multiple myeloma have been denied. The Board found that the conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure in Germany where the Veteran served, which is a requirement for presumptive service connection under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hyperlipidemia was not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes and thus cannot be granted service connection. The Board found that kidney failure did not manifest during service or due to an in-service injury.,For multiple myeloma, the Board determined there is no evidence of herbicide exposure in Germany where the Veteran served. Therefore, presumptive service connection under VA regulations could not be established.,The Veteran's medical records show he was diagnosed with these conditions after service and there is insufficient evidence to link them to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- hyperlipidemia, kidney failure, multiple myeloma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- A23030605
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