The veteran's claims for service connection for elevated cholesterol, a stomach disorder, shortness of breath (claimed as due to undiagnosed illness), and a bilateral foot disability were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the claimed conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service. Elevated cholesterol was found during service but is not considered a disease for VA compensation purposes. A stomach disorder and shortness of breath have not been diagnosed, and there is no evidence linking the bilateral foot disability to service.
- Claimed conditions
- elevated cholesterol, stomach disorder, shortness of breath (claimed as due to undiagnosed illness), bilateral foot disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2008
- Citation
- 0814010
What this means for you
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