The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for thrombosis, TIA or cerebral infarction and for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities were denied. The Board found no residuals of stroke that warrant a rating more than the currently assigned initial noncompensable disability rating. The Veteran's hypertension does not impact his ability to work, and the central nervous system disorders do not impact his employability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings of residual disabilities from the service-connected conditions that would interfere with the Veteran's employment.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombosis, TIA, cerebral infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24044952
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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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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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