The Board denied service connection for blood clots other than deep vein thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis, finding that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a link to service.,Service connection was also denied for residuals of meningitis due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's medical records do not provide sufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of blood clots other than deep vein thrombosis, and the Board found no in-service event or condition that could be linked to these conditions.,For residuals of meningitis, the Board noted that there was no evidence of a current disability. The Veteran's memory issues were attributed to her service-connected bipolar disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- blood clots other than deep vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, residuals of meningitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21012346
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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