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· 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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