The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart murmur, depressive reaction (mental health), breast cancer, ovarian cysts, and tonsillitis were all denied. The Board found no new evidence to reopen any of these claims.,No new evidence was submitted that would support the reopening of any of the Veteran's claims.
The deciding factor: The newly presented evidence did not provide sufficient medical evidence to show a current disability related to each condition, nor did it establish a connection between service and any diagnosed conditions. The Veteran's statements were found to be insufficient as they are not competent to make such a medical connection.,No new evidence was submitted that would support the reopening of any of the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Murmur, Depressive Reaction, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cysts, Tonsillitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0929137
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