The Board found no evidence of a chronic brain disorder during service and concluded that the veteran's current aneurysm is not related to his military service. The Board determined that the veteran's aneurysm likely preexisted service.
The deciding factor: There was insufficient medical evidence linking any diagnosed disorder of the brain to the veteran's active service, including a lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment for a chronic brain condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Brain Aneurysm, Brain Stem Infarct
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0820632
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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