The Board found that the Veteran's heart condition, including CAD, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and arteriosclerotic heart disease, did not have its onset in service or within a year of discharge. The Board concluded that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service, particularly his exposure to chemicals and smoke from the fire aboard an aircraft carrier.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's heart condition is related to his military service, including any exposure to chemicals or smoke during service.
- Claimed conditions
- CAD, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1732125
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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