The Board denied service connection for embolic ischemic stroke and dyskinesia, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service or a service-connected disability.,Specifically, the Board concluded that there was no evidence of chronic symptoms in service, nor did any condition manifest within one year post-service. The Board also found that the Veteran’s stroke was cryptogenic and not due to hyperlipidemia or leukocytosis.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's embolic ischemic stroke or dyskinesia are related to his military service or any service-connected disability. The Board found no chronic conditions in service, and the VA Medical Opinion concluded that the Veteran’s stroke was cryptogenic.
- Claimed conditions
- embolic ischemic stroke, dyskinesia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20030455
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