The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for genital herpes, migraine, and service connection for shin splints.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support characteristic lesions or intermittent systemic therapy required for a higher rating under DC 7815 for genital herpes; no prostrating attacks were reported for migraines; and there was no persuasive evidence of shin splints during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Genital herpes, Migraine, Shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092913
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