The Board denied restoration of an 80% disability rating for residuals of transient ischemic attack from September 1, 2014 due to the absence of evidence showing improvement in the Veteran's condition and the fact that his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The reduction was based on improvements noted in VA examination reports and medical records, which showed sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life. The Veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as required by Diagnostic Code 8911.
- Claimed conditions
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19105031
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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