The Board found that the Veteran's severe aortic stenosis and ectasia of the ascending aorta were not caused by active duty service, but rather due to natural progression over time.
The deciding factor: The examiner concluded that the severe aortic stenosis and ectasia of the ascending aorta was not caused by active duty service and was neither developed nor aggravated during the Veteran's last period of service.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disorder (Aortic Stenosis)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1704585
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What this means for you
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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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