The Board denied service connection for migraines, a stomach or bowel disorder, and a kidney condition as the evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during or related to active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had a current disability of migraines, a stomach or bowel disorder, or a kidney condition at any time near or during the pendency of the claim. Additionally, there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, stomach or bowel disorder, kidney condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2024
- Citation
- 24032497
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