The Board has granted service connection for a left eye disorder and right testicle disorder, finding that the appellant's conditions are as likely as not attributable to injuries incurred during periods of active duty. However, service connection for a heart/cardiovascular disorder is denied due to lack of evidence showing aggravation or otherwise connecting it to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of aggravation of the preexisting heart condition during ACDUTRA service and thus could not establish service connection based on aggravation. The appellant's heart condition was diagnosed early in his active duty for training period, which is considered a veteran status but does not apply the presumption of soundness.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Eye Disorder, Right Testicle Disorder, Heart/Cardiovascular Disorder (Residuals of a Ruptured Thoracic Aorta Valve Repair)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2017
- Citation
- 1702620
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