The Veteran's service connection claim for Moyamoya disease is granted on a direct basis, with the condition being related to her in-service exposure to burn pits. The decision covers the entire period of appeal.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's Moyamoya disease is at least as likely as not caused by the indicated toxic exposure risk activities during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Moyamoya disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2024
- Citation
- 24011138
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neurological disorder and migraines due to further development being required. The issues include determining if Moyamoya disease is a congenital defect or disease, whether it was superimposed during service, and if there is clear and unmistakable evidence of preexistence or aggravation.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board denied entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim of service connection for Moyamoya disease is reopened, and the case is remanded to obtain updated medical records and schedule a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include neurological disorders, including Moyamoya disease, and migraine headaches.
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