The Board found that the Veteran's mitochondrial myopathy existed prior to service and did not increase in severity beyond its natural progression during active military service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran had a preexisting condition affecting his quadriceps, which was diagnosed as muscular dystrophy before enlistment. The disorder persisted after enlistment but did not worsen or become more severe.
- Claimed conditions
- mitochondrial myopathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1041998
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