The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating or establish service connection.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hypertensive heart disease, erectile dysfunction, post-operative residual scar of a left wrist ganglion cyst, arthritis, and diverticulosis were found to be unrelated to his active service and did not meet the criteria for increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertensive heart disease, arthritis, diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0815495
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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