Valerie Y. Smith v. Eric K. Shinseki

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• holding that where a claim is based on a period of active duty for training, the presumption of aggravation is not applicable
• stating that presumptions of service connection cannot apply to claimants whose claims are based only on a period of active duty for training
• suggesting that an examination made contemporaneous with entrance could trigger consideration of the presumption of sound condition
• holding that principle \axiomatic\ as to secondary service connection
• noting that the Secretary made an oral representation that the military does not conduct entrance medical examinations when a person enters a period of active duty for training
• noting that the Secretary made an oral representation that the military does not conduct entrance medical examinations when a person enters a period of active duty for training

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