The Board found that the appellant's osteosarcoma of the left femur pre-existed his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from April 24, 1992 to May 8, 1992. The examiner opined that the tumor likely first became symptomatic during this period but was present prior to it. Therefore, service connection is denied as there is no evidence of aggravation or increase in severity during ACDUTRA.
The deciding factor: The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence establishing that the appellant's osteosarcoma pre-existed his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from April 24, 1992 to May 8, 1992. The examiner opined that the tumor likely first became symptomatic during this period but was present prior to it.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of excision of an osteosarcoma of the distal left femur, with two knee replacements
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0612871
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