The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of submucous resection was denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned. The claims of service connection for endocarditis, atrial fibrillation, neuromuscular disease of the left and right lower extremities, and macular degeneration were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records are negative for any reference to endocarditis, atrial fibrillation, or neuromuscular disease. The medical professionals who have treated the Veteran have not related any of these disabilities to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of submucous resection (sinusitis and headaches), Endocarditis, Atrial fibrillation, Neuromuscular disease of the left lower extremity, Neuromuscular disease of the right lower extremity, Macular degeneration
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2011
- Citation
- 1105767
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