The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected residuals of a stroke based on memory loss and speech impairment from July 31, 2017 to December 1, 2021.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had a residual disability attributable to his stroke that was separate and distinct from other service-connected disabilities or that could serve as the basis for a rating in excess of 10 percent under a separate diagnostic code.

Claimed conditions

Memory loss, Speech impairment

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

25012625

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