The Board denied service connection for aortic stenosis, valve replaced, as the evidence did not support that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury or disease.
The deciding factor: The May 2010 examiner provided a negative etiological opinion on a direct basis, and there is no contrary opinion of record supporting a connection between the Veteran's aortic stenosis and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- aortic stenosis, valve replaced
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24072359
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly decide the claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and addressing the etiology of the Veteran's aortic valve stenosis.
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