The Board denied service connection for tinea pedis, chronic skin irritation of the lower legs, COPD/bronchiectasis/calcified pleural plaques, Lyme disease, and balance/fall problems as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or herbicide exposure.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's tinea pedis/dermatophytosis, Lyme disease, COPD, bronchiectasis, and calcified pleural plaques were less likely than not caused by his service including toxic exposure risk activities, as there was no medical or scientific evidence available to support a relationship between these conditions and herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinea pedis/dermatophytosis, chronic skin disorder other than tinea pedis/dermatophytosis manifested as skin irritation on lower legs, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and calcified pleural plaques, Lyme disease including residual fatigue, chronic disorder manifested by constant feeling of disequilibrium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25103258
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