The Board denied service connection for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, finding conflicting medical evidence on whether the Veteran had or had a current diagnosis of this condition. The issue of chest pain was also addressed but not resolved due to lack of clarity in the appeal.
The deciding factor: There is conflicting medical evidence regarding the presence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its relation to service-connected conditions, leading to denial of service connection for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23022352
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, finding that it existed prior to service and was aggravated by military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart condition and sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The case is being remanded for further examination and medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and increased evaluation for anxiety disorder due to incomplete development of records, need for additional medical opinions on direct causation and aggravation, and need for updated examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been rated at 60 percent since February 13, 2007 to March 28, 2011. The Board found that his disability prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
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