The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, erectile dysfunction, and acid reflux. The decision also noted that the Veteran is a peacetime Veteran who did not serve during any of the specified war periods.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish clear and unmistakable aggravation of preexisting schizoaffective disorder during service, and there was no direct service connection for erectile dysfunction or acid reflux. The Veteran's claims were denied as a matter of law due to his peacetime status.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoaffective disorder, erectile dysfunction, acid reflux
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19116244
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