The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current heart disorder manifested by heart murmurs, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not establish a current diagnosis of a heart disorder in the Veteran's case.
- Claimed conditions
- heart murmurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1233329
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for heart conditions. The Veteran's lay statements and service treatment records are considered in assessing his claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's cardiovascular conditions, as his service treatment records indicate an association with service. The Veteran seeks service connection for several heart conditions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's current atrial fibrillation and aortic valve stenosis are etiologically related to his military service, as he was hospitalized for rheumatic fever in service. After affording the Veteran the benefit of the doubt, the Board finds that these conditions are related to his time in service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
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