The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for thrombosis of the brain, to include right side facial droop and speech impediment was denied as there is no evidence showing or alleging symptoms not encompassed by the schedular criteria.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right lower extremity weakness, residuals of CVA was denied as there is no evidence showing or alleging symptoms not encompassed by the schedular criteria.
The deciding factor: The assigned ratings are based on the maximum schedular ratings provided for the disabilities and do not show any additional impairment not encompassed by these rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombosis of the brain, right side facial droop and speech impediment, right lower extremity weakness, residuals of CVA
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24005057
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke (claimed as thrombosis of the brain) was denied because there is no competent evidence or opinion suggesting a medical relationship between his military service and his current condition.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, diabetic renal involvement, paralysis of the median nerves, and thrombosis of the brain due to a lack of appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to determine his employment status and whether he has an employment handicap that prevents him from pursuing vocational rehabilitation training.
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