The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder were not granted. The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that any current disability was related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder were denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that any current disability was related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Left Ankle Disorder, Right Ankle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2017
- Citation
- 1744334
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What this means for you
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