The Veteran's service connection claims for alcohol abuse disorder, bilateral callus, clavi, renal cell carcinoma, liver condition, and hepatitis C have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service for any of these conditions.,For pseudofolliculitis barbae, the Veteran's current condition has not met the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish that the Veteran's alcohol abuse disorder was caused by his active service. The VA examiner found no connection between the current bilateral calluses and the in-service treatment.,There is insufficient evidence to support a finding of an in-service onset or relationship for renal cell carcinoma, liver condition, or hepatitis C. The Board noted that there were no indications of these conditions during service and they did not develop until years after separation.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae has manifested as minimal bumps or lesions without affecting more than five percent of his total body area or exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- alcohol abuse disorder, bilateral callus, clavi, renal cell carcinoma, liver condition, hepatitis C
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2023
- Citation
- A23033125
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What you can do next
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