The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain, major depression, left knee disorder, low back disorder, and bilateral foot disorder are denied as there is no competent medical evidence to support these claims.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence of a diagnosed cardiovascular disorder or major depression related to military service. The veteran's complaints of chest pain were not documented during active service and her current symptoms do not meet the criteria for a chronic condition under VA law. For the left knee, low back, and bilateral foot disorders, there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- chest pain, major depression, left knee disorder, low back disorder, bilateral foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0638224
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What this means for you
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