The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the July 7, 2006 rating decision that assigned an initial noncompensable disability rating for multiple pulmonary emboli. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a vein disorder of the lower right extremity remains pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish CUE as the RO correctly applied the applicable laws and regulations existing at the time, considering all relevant medical opinions and assigning an initial noncompensable rating based on the lack of respiratory symptoms related to service-connected multiple pulmonary emboli.
- Claimed conditions
- vein disorder of the lower right extremity, pulmonary emboli
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1501517
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary emboli was related to his service, including his inflammatory bowel disease and exposure to ionizing radiation during military service. The decision grants service connection for the cause of death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection for hydrocephalus, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, colon cancer, and a reopened claim for pulmonary emboli to ensure proper procedures are followed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the case to obtain a VA medical opinion on whether the Veteran's death was related to his service, considering toxic exposure risk activities.
- Denied
The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, as there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.
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