The Veteran's thrombosis, TIA, or cerebral infarction with major neurocognitive disorder is rated at 100 percent effective July 17, 2015. The Veteran also receives SMC based on a need for regular aid and attendance as of the same date.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since July 17, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombosis, transient ischemic attack (TIA), cerebral infarction, major neurocognitive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20023651
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder, including dementia and stroke, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and headaches are granted service connection as secondary to his already service-connected disabilities.
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