The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by any of his service-connected disabilities, including post-phlebitic syndrome and its associated medications. The VA examiner concluded that these conditions were unrelated to the fatal intra-cerebral hemorrhage.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examiner determined that the service-connected phlebitis did not cause or contribute to the Veteran's death due to the opposing nature of a clotting phenomenon (phlebitis) and a bleeding event (intra-cerebral hemorrhage).
- Claimed conditions
- chronic bronchitis with emphysema, right leg phlebitis syndrome, below-the-knee amputation of the left leg, residuals of a right middle finger fracture, postoperative appendectomy and hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1035507
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1035507.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right knee and middle finger disabilities due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions. The Veteran needs new VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions, specifically regarding pain during motion.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as he failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and his Vocational Rehabilitation folder. The claims for increased rating and TDIU will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.