Service connection for the veteran's heart condition, including bicuspid aortic valve disease, aortic root dilatation, aortic stenosis, and concentric left ventricular hypertrophy, has been granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record is at least in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's heart condition disability is etiologically related to service.

Claimed conditions

bicuspid aortic valve disease, aortic root dilatation, aortic stenosis, concentric left ventricular hypertrophy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

25000714

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