The veteran's heart condition is found to be incurred or aggravated as a result of his active military service.
The deciding factor: The veteran presented with symptoms of chest pain and heart palpitations during service, which were noted in the medical records. Post-service treatment records also document ongoing issues related to coronary artery disease, angina pectirus, and other cardiac conditions. The VA examiner's opinion supported a link between the veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0837517
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