The Board denied restoration of an 80 percent 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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to issues related to service connection, increased rating, and TDIU.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
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