The Veteran's major depressive disorder, transverse myelitis, cervical spine arthritis, right optic nerve lesion, superficial arteriovenous aneurysms of the abdominal skin, sore throat, and headaches were not found to be related to service. The Veteran's shortness of breath was attributed to his anxiety and lack of conditioning.,The Veteran's claims for major depressive disorder, transverse myelitis, cervical spine arthritis, right optic nerve lesion, superficial arteriovenous aneurysms of the abdominal skin, sore throat, and headaches were all denied. The claim for shortness of breath was granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and his service.,Service connection could not be established as none of the claimed conditions were found to have been incurred or aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, transverse myelitis, cervical spine arthritis, right optic nerve lesion, superficial arteriovenous aneurysms of the abdominal skin, sore throat, headaches, shortness of breath
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1031078
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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