The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for §1151 compensation due to glioblastoma, as there was no evidence showing VA treatment caused or worsened his condition. Service connection for hypertension, OSA, DDD of the lumbar spine, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's glioblastoma was not caused by VA treatment and found no evidence of negligence, lack of proper skill, carelessness or similar instance of fault on VA’s part in any of the treatment provided him related to his GBM. Service connection for hypertension, OSA, DDD of the lumbar spine, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU were also denied as there was insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"glioblastoma"}, {"condition_name":"hypertension"}, {"condition_name":"obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)"}, {"condition_name":"degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20081754
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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