The Board denied service connection for a bladder infection, right-sided chest pain, and corneal abrasion. The Veteran's bladder infections during service were resolved with treatment, while his current right-sided chest pain is associated with his already-service connected coronary artery disease.,Service connection was not granted as the medical evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service events or injuries and any current conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service bladder infections, right-sided chest pain, and corneal abrasion and his current conditions. The medical opinions provided by VA examiners indicated that these conditions were resolved during service or related to other pre-existing conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder infection, Right-sided chest pain, Corneal abrasion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24031949
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