The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, increased rating for right elbow disability, and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current heart condition or evidence of chronicity of care for heart disease during service. For his right elbow disability, the Board noted inadequate examination findings regarding additional limitation with repeated use over time. His fracture of the right mandible was rated based on its severity.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support the Veteran's claims for a current heart condition or chronicity of care for heart disease during service. The VA examiner found no evidence to support a diagnosis of CAD, and concluded that there is no nexus between the Veteran’s claimed heart condition and his military service. For his right elbow disability, the Board found inadequate examination findings regarding additional limitation with repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- heart condition, right elbow disability, fracture of right mandible
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19189463
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