Under what condition is a veteran presumed to be in sound condition at the time of service enrollment?

A veteran is presumed to be in sound condition at the time of service enrollment if there are no noted defects at the time of the medical examination conducted for service entry. This means that the absence of any identified health issues or conditions during the entrance examination leads to the presumption that the individual was healthy when they began their military service.

This principle stems from a legal presumption that protects veterans, ensuring they cannot be denied benefits based on pre-existing conditions that were not documented during the time of entry into service. Therefore, if the examination shows no defects, the veteran can have a straightforward path when seeking claims related to conditions that may develop during or after service, as these are considered to have emerged during service rather than prior to it.

In contrast, the other options do not establish a presumption of sound condition at the time of enrollment. Physical fitness post-service does not address conditions at the time of entry; a history of medical treatment indicates the presence of prior issues; and the submission of claims pre-service does not relate to the health status upon entry.