The May 1982 rating decision denied service connection for organic brain syndrome, concluding that the condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The evidence in May 1982 clearly showed disorders existing prior to service and were attributed to a birth injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Organic Brain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2004
- Citation
- 0425115
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Organic Brain Syndrome, Cervical Spine Disability, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examinations. Additional VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD and related neuropsychiatric disability are rated at a 70 percent rating from July 7, 2008. A higher initial rating for stroke residuals is denied. The Veteran is granted TDIU status from the same date.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for various psychiatric disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and sleep disorders. The examiner must address whether these conditions are related to service or any organic brain syndrome.
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