The Veteran's claim for service connection for a memory loss disorder is denied as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing head injuries. The Board finds that the current memory loss disorder is not related to his in-service boxing or personal assaults, and is more likely due to PTSD. For the increased rating claims, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a direct service connection for the memory loss disorder as it was not shown within one year of separation from service and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing head injuries. The Veteran's current memory loss is more likely due to PTSD, which has already been service-connected.
- Claimed conditions
- Memory Loss Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1730098
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