The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, to include stable angina and irregular heartbeat, as there was no evidence that the condition began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The deciding factor: The medical opinion determined that the Veteran's chest pain is more likely attributable to uncontrolled hypertension rather than any event, injury, or illness in service. Additionally, the first diagnosis of a heart-related disability was not until June 2006, over two decades after service separation.

Claimed conditions

Heart disability, to include stable angina and irregular heartbeat

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 21, 2025

Citation

A25015801

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