The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for deep vein thrombosis and TDIU based on his service-connected adjustment disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that the DVT was related to his service-connected condition or any other in-service event, illness, or injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder and deep vein thrombosis, nor did they find obesity as an intermediate step. The Board also determined that there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility of unemployability due to his service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- deep vein thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24017945
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The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the service connection claims for deep vein thrombosis and hypothyroidism due to insufficient VA medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound status is remanded due to errors in obtaining necessary medical records and failing to provide a VA examination.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for deep vein thrombosis, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism.
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