The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of transient ischemic attack with memory loss, abnormal gait, voiding dysfunction, slow speech, and vision loss in the right eye was denied. The initial rating for neurocognitive disorder and depressive disorder from December 3, 2009 to January 25, 2010 was also denied. A 70% rating for this condition from January 26, 2010 to April 26, 2010 was granted. The effective dates for service connection and TDIU were not met. Special monthly compensation claims under certain provisions were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's abnormal gait due to his transient ischemic attack was already separately evaluated, so a separate rating could not be assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Transient Ischemic Attack, Neurocognitive Disorder and Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24058702
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to issues related to service connection, increased rating, and TDIU.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension. Service connection for ischemic attacks is also granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
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