The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gunshot wound to the throat and throat trouble, finding that there was no credible evidence of such injuries during his military service. The claim is therefore denied.
The deciding factor: There is no credible evidence of a gunshot wound or throat trouble sustained by the Veteran during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- throat trouble, gunshot wound to the throat
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1307352
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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