The veteran's cardiac disability was not incurred in service, and his skin disability did not result in extensive lesions or marked impairment. The RO denied all other claims as the evidence did not support the requested increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no medical evidence linking the veteran's current conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiac disability (left anterior fascicular block), Skin disability, Bilateral hallux valgus/pes planus, Left foot hallux valgus with pes planus, status post bunionectomy with screw fixation, Right foot hallux valgus with pes planus, status post bunionectomy with screw fixation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2003
- Citation
- 0335176
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What this means for you
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