The Board granted service connection for a cerebrovascular disorder, to include a cerebrovascular accident with encephalomacia and left hemiparesis due to a left aneurysm. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from July 22, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's cerebrovascular disorder is related to his in-service head injuries during combat service and granted service connection for this condition. For PTSD, the Board noted that the current level of impairment warranted a rating of 50 percent from July 22, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebrovascular disorder, Cerebrovascular accident with encephalomacia and left hemiparesis due to a left aneurysm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1107535
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