The Veteran's claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis was denied as the evidence did not show that it began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemiparesis of the right upper and lower extremities were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s impairment did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms were described as mild by the most recent examiner.,The appellant was ineligible to substitute in the claims for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, specially adapted housing, and special home adaptation grant due to the Veteran's death.

The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence did not show that deep vein thrombosis began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The medical evidence did not show neurologic impairment of a moderate severity for the right lower extremity and reflex and motor testing were both normal.,The appellant was ineligible to substitute as claimant due to the Veteran's death.

Claimed conditions

deep vein thrombosis, hemiparesis of the right upper extremity, hemiparesis of the right lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating

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Decision date

June 18, 2018

Citation

18111805

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