The Board has determined that the veteran's aortic valve stenosis and aortic insufficiency existed prior to service, but were not aggravated by service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence that the veteran's heart disability existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service.
- Claimed conditions
- aortic valve stenosis, aortic insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2003
- Citation
- 0333760
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
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The Veteran's service connection for pancreatic cancer is granted. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for aortic valve stenosis and obstructive sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the proposed reduction of his rating for hypertensive heart disease, including valvular heart disease and aortic insufficiency.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to the Veteran's service-connected cardiac disability, and dismissed the DIC claim as moot.
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