The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, DM, and skin disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records did not show any cardiovascular condition during service. The medical history noted in VA treatment records indicated the Veteran had a cardiac pacemaker since 1997, which is over 30 years after discharge from active duty. There was no evidence of an in-service disease or injury that could be linked to his current conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II (DM), skin disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23067432
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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