The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and heart disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU benefits. The decision is based on the lack of evidence showing a relationship between any current disabilities and active duty service.
The deciding factor: There was no credible evidence presented to show that the veteran's current back or heart disorders were incurred in or aggravated by active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disorder, Heart Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2003
- Citation
- 0314798
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What this means for you
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