The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder, specifically Wolff Parkinson White syndrome and left bundle branch block, was not incurred or aggravated during active service. The condition is presumed to have existed prior to service.
The deciding factor: Wolff Parkinson White syndrome clearly and unmistakably preexisted active service and was not permanently aggravated beyond its natural progression during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, left bundle branch block
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2012
- Citation
- 1232162
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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