The Veteran's heart condition, including ischemic heart disease, is not service-connected as there is no evidence of its onset during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease.,Atrial fibrillation was diagnosed but not related to service. Service connection for atrial fibrillation leading to the need for a pacemaker is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current heart condition, including ischemic heart disease, manifested during or within one year after his active duty service.,There is no medical opinion linking the Veteran’s atrial fibrillation to his military service. The Board finds Dr. J.E.’s opinions on this matter unconvincing due to lack of supporting evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Ischemic Heart Disease","diagnosis_confirmed":false,"related_to_service":false}, {"condition_name":"Atrial Fibrillation","diagnosis_confirmed":true,"related_to_service":false}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- A19002865
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