Denied
The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, acid reflux, atrial fibrillation, and a digestive tract disorder. A compensable rating for perforated ear drum was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's claimed conditions were related to his military service or manifested within one year of separation from active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- perforated ear drum, diabetes mellitus, acid reflux, atrial fibrillation, digestive tract disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009076
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