The Board found that the veteran's service connection claims for brain damage and a mental disorder, claimed as due to carbon monoxide poisoning, were denied. The claim was based on direct evidence showing no relationship between his in-service exposure and current conditions.
The deciding factor: Competent medical evidence did not support a finding of brain damage or psychiatric disorders resulting from the veteran's in-service carbon monoxide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Brain Damage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0619888
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than August 31, 2001 were denied as the earliest date on which entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance arose was August 31, 2001. The claim for brain damage under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied.
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