The Board in December 1997 denied service connection for memory dysfunction due to alcohol abuse, but the decision is found to contain clear and unmistakable error.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's alcohol abuse and memory loss began during service, and his post-service diagnosis of memory dysfunction was likely due to alcohol abuse. However, 38 U.S.C.A. § 1110 prohibits payment for disability due to alcohol or drug abuse but does not bar an award of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Memory Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0001983
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