The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal leiomyoma, as well as his requests for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates for certain disabilities. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the esophageal leiomyoma to service or any service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing a direct link between the veteran's esophageal leiomyoma and his military service, including any service-connected knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal leiomyoma
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0705480
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- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for service connection for a status post thoractomy, residuals of esophageal leiomyoma is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development. The issue of entitlement to service connection for allergies remains pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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