The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for both cardiovascular disorders and asthma with COPD, including secondary to his cardiovascular disorder. The decision stated that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing cardiovascular disorder being aggravated by service, and also noted insufficient medical nexus evidence linking the asthma with COPD directly or secondarily to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing cardiovascular disorder did not increase in severity during service beyond its natural progression, and there was no persuasive medical evidence linking his asthma with COPD to his service or any service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorder, asthma with COPD
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0708452
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