The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the June 1956 rating decision that denied service connection for anxiety reaction, also claimed as dizzy spells. The veteran's condition was determined to have existed prior to his entry into active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an increase in disability during service, and there is no undebatable error regarding the denial of service connection based on the presumption of soundness for peacetime veterans.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety reaction, dizzy spells
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0615112
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for dizzy spells and hypertension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to his active military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation during service at Walker Air Force Base.
- Denied
The Veteran's dizziness is associated with his diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. The Board denied service connection for dizzy spells.,There is no current diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy in the Veteran's medical records. The Board denied service connection for diabetic neuropathy.,The Veteran failed to report for a necessary examination without good cause. The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD).,The evidence does not establish that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Board denied service connection for PTSD.,There is no current diagnosis of vision in the Veteran's medical records. The Board denied service connection for vision.
- Dismissed
The Board denied the Veteran's motions to reverse or revise prior rating decisions on grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE), finding no such errors in the March 1971 and August 2004 decisions.
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