· 10/27/2000
Raymond G. Maxson, Claimant-Appellant v. Hershel W. Gober, Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Citations
- 230 F.3d 1330
- 2000 U.S. App. LEXIS 26925
- 2000 WL 1598714
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- recognizing that lengthy periods of time without symptoms or treatment can weigh against a claim
- holding that the Board may take into consideration the passage of a lengthy period of time in which the Veteran did not complain of the disorder at issue
- holding that the Board may take into consideration the passage of a lengthy period of time in which the Veteran did not complain of the disorder at issue
- lengthy period of absence of medical complaints for condition can be considered as a factor in resolving claim
- evidence of a prolonged period without medical complaint after service can be considered along with other factors in the analysis of a service connection claim
- service incurrence may be rebutted by the absence of medical treatment of the claimed condition for many years after service
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Judges: Bryson, Michel, Newman
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