The Veteran's service-connected aphasia and stroke residuals are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the severity of these conditions, including any related symptoms such as difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, and salivation.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous examinations did not adequately address the Veteran's complaints regarding his service-connected aphasia and stroke residuals, particularly in relation to his current symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- aphasia, residuals of thrombotic stroke due to diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20061826
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for aphasia was dismissed because the request for Board review was concurrent with a supplemental claim seeking review of the same denial.
- Dismissed
The claim for increased ratings and higher level of SMC has been dismissed as the appellant's expenses related to the Veteran's last sickness and burial have been fully reimbursed.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of aphasia and dysarthria as they have been fully granted.
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