The Board has determined that the Veteran's subjective neurocognitive symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, slurred speech, and handwriting difficulties, were not incurred in active duty. The claim for service connection for residuals of heat stroke was denied as there is no evidence linking these symptoms to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's post-service neuro-cognitive symptoms are not attributable to his reported episodes of heat exhaustion during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of heat stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2015
- Citation
- 1527963
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA did not obtain all relevant VA treatment records prior to issuing the July 2021 rating decision, which may have affected the outcome of the case. The claim for service connection for residuals of heat stroke is being remanded to allow for a thorough review and consideration of all available evidence.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal concerning the issues of cervical spondylosis, high blood pressure, thoracolumbar spine disability (low back pain), unspecified right leg condition, anxiety (depression/insomnia), hypothyroidism, residuals of heat stroke, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder condition is dismissed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a failure to properly notify him of scheduled VA examinations. The RO is instructed to provide proper notification and schedule the Veteran for necessary medical examinations.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and associated radiculopathy, but denied service connection for residuals of heat stroke, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), and vision disorder.
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