The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for blood clots, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis, as well as a TDIU due to these conditions, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of additional qualifying disability resulting from VA treatment.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was no clear evidence showing that the Veteran's blood clots, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis were caused by VA negligence or carelessness.
- Claimed conditions
- blood clots, pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19179582
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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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and opinions to address whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his service or VA treatment.
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