The Veteran's claim for chloracne (spot on both legs) is pending. The claims for AL amyloidosis and heart arrhythmia are denied.,There is no evidence of service connection for AL amyloidosis or heart arrhythmia.
The deciding factor: No competent medical evidence supports the Veteran's assertions regarding AL amyloidosis and heart arrhythmia, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a direct link between his current conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- Chloracne, AL amyloidosis, Heart arrhythmia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2018
- Citation
- 1802270
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What this means for you
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