The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a personality disorder, as well as initial evaluations in excess of 30 percent, 10 percent, and a compensable evaluation for myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease and coronary artery bypass graft, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension respectively.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder or personality disorder was related to his service, nor did it meet the criteria for an initial higher rating for the heart conditions due to a lack of specific symptoms or test results indicating a need for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Personality disorder, Myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease and coronary artery bypass graft, Atrial fibrillation, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25036867
What this means for you
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