The Veteran does not have an additional disability as a result of the coronary artery bypass graft and mass removal performed in May 2000, as evidenced by the VA examination which found no clinical or radiological evidence of such. The Veteran's chest pain is attributed to his cardiovascular surgery.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was based on a full physical examination and review of medical records, finding no additional disability resulting from the May 2000 surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Misaligned sternum, Chest pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2012
- Citation
- 1207942
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