The veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of a stroke was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: There were no ascertainable residuals other than minimal memory deficits, which did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- stroke residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0903172
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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