The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for service connection for residuals of a CVA is well-grounded and grants the claim based on direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed the veteran with previous stroke, lacunar, in corona radiata, which constitutes residuals of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) suffered during service. The Board found that these residuals are service-connected as they were present at the time of discharge and not due to intercurrent causes.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2000
- Citation
- 0027557
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection of prostate cancer was denied. The decision also denied service connection for residuals of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA).
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if his residuals of a cerebral vascular accident are at least as likely as not proximately due to his service-connected heart condition and/or diabetes mellitus.
- Whole decision: Granted
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