The VA determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for sinus bradycardia and elevated cholesterol was denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic disabilities during active service, and there is no current disability associated with these conditions.
The deciding factor: There was no demonstrated current disability in association with the veteran's elevated cholesterol level or sinus bradycardia, and the VA could not establish a link between any potential pre-existing condition and the current findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus bradycardia, Elevated cholesterol
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0612590
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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