The Board finds that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to any condition incurred in service, including his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his death from cerebral hemorrhage due to aneurysm.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebral Hemorrhage, Aneurysm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1241004
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraine Headaches, Diplopia, and Aneurysm as secondary to the Veteran's in-service injuries. The claims are supported by medical opinions linking these conditions to the Veteran's time in active service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for seizures, a compensable rating for aneurysm, and the Veteran's claim for TDIU from May 6, 2013 until September 30, 2013. The appeals were based on the Veteran's service-connected conditions including hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is granted a total rating due to individual unemployability prior to November 12, 2018.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke) is granted as the delay in treatment by VA caused his condition.,Service connection for an aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke) is denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes are both remanded for additional examination and rating determination.,The Veteran's diabetes is also remanded for additional examination and rating determination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a brain disorder, to include residuals of head trauma and cerebral hemorrhage. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.
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