The Board has granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that it is proximately due to or a result of service-connected diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the evidence showing past confirmed episodes of deep vein thrombosis and ongoing treatment with Coumadin, as well as medical literature indicating an increased risk for development of deep vein thrombosis in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- deep vein thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1335716
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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- Dismissed
The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the service connection claims for deep vein thrombosis and hypothyroidism due to insufficient VA medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound status is remanded due to errors in obtaining necessary medical records and failing to provide a VA examination.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for deep vein thrombosis, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism.
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