The Board granted service connection for an aortic valve condition, status post an aortic valve replacement, finding that the Veteran's aortic valve disorder was diagnosed during service and progressed after service with calcification on the valve resulting in aortic stenosis, ultimately requiring surgery for aortic valve replacement.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence established that the Veteran's aortic valve condition was incurred during service and was progressive in nature leading to aortic stenosis.

Claimed conditions

aortic valve condition, status post an aortic valve replacement

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 3, 2025

Citation

25003002

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