The veteran's claims for service connection for sinus bradycardia and hypertension were denied, as there was no evidence of current disabilities. The initial ratings for sinusitis, recurrent headaches, chronic strain of the lumbosacral spine, status post right knee menisectomy, and degenerative joint disease of the right knee were also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were denied due to a lack of credible evidence showing that his claimed conditions are related to service or have been present since service. The medical evidence did not support current diagnoses for sinus bradycardia and hypertension, nor was there sufficient evidence to warrant higher ratings for the other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus bradycardia, Hypertension, Sinusitis, Recurrent headaches, Chronic strain of the lumbosacral spine, Status post right knee menisectomy, Degenerative joint disease of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0814158
What this means for you
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