The Board has determined that the Veteran's stroke was not incurred in service, but his post-concussion syndrome is service-connected. The appeal for a higher rating for post-concussion headaches remains pending.
The deciding factor: The November 2001 stroke was not linked to an in-service head injury due to lack of evidence showing it occurred during active duty or training. However, the Veteran's post-concussion syndrome is service-connected and continues to be granted a 10% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), Post-concussion Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2011
- Citation
- 1136080
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