The Board denied service connection for mitral valve prolapse and denied initial ratings greater than 10 percent for lumbosacral disability including a left ileum sclerotic degree, sleep apnea, and chronic bronchitis. The veteran's claims were not well grounded for the left shoulder disorder, reflux esophagitis, asthma, and photophobia.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support service connection for mitral valve prolapse due to lack of a current diagnosis. For lumbosacral disability including a left ileum sclerotic degree, the Board found no objective medical evidence showing more than complaints of back pain two or three times a year.
- Claimed conditions
- mitral valve prolapse, lumbosacral disability including a left ileum sclerotic density, chronic bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0118510
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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