The Board denied service connection for bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta, finding that these conditions are congenital defects without superimposed disease or injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's heart condition is a congenital defect without any aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21069653
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bicuspid aortic valve and mitral valve prolapse, finding that the Veteran's heart disability was aggravated by military service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for coarctation of the aorta and valvular heart disease, finding that these conditions were incurred during active service or are secondarily related to service-connected ischemic heart disease.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disability, including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and heart murmur. The claim will be further developed with a new VA examination.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a heart problem, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.
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