The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder claimed as due to exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The examiner concluded that the Veteran's heart disorder was less likely than not incurred in or caused by her military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no evidence linking the Veteran’s heart disorder to her military service, including exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20074401
What this means for you
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