The Board denied service connection for a condition manifested by loss of concentration, finding that the evidence did not support such a claim.,SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted, but with conditions regarding submission of necessary forms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claimed disability (loss of concentration) could not be substantiated as a service-connected condition due to lack of evidence supporting its existence or causation.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of concentration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23027037
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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