The Veteran's service connection claims for a cardiovascular disorder and chronic lymphocytic leukemia were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and the disorders did not manifest within one year of separation from service. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a nexus between the current conditions and service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a causal relationship between the Veteran's current cardiovascular disorder (atrial fibrillation) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia and his military service, including exposure to asbestos or lead paint.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiovascular disorder (Atrial fibrillation), Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19119265
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