The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability to include coronary artery disease and skin cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners concluded that the Veteran's current heart disability and skin cancers were not related to his military service or exposure to hazardous materials, including jet fuel.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disability (Coronary Artery Disease), Skin Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22045310
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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