The Board denied service connection for a stroke, left eye condition, and right knee condition as there was no evidence of an in-service event or injury related to these conditions, and the Veteran did not have current disabilities for these conditions during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence indicating the onset of a stroke, left eye condition, or right knee condition in service or within one year following separation from service. The Veteran's statements alone are insufficient to establish a diagnosis of an eye or knee disorder without medical expertise.
- Claimed conditions
- stroke, left eye condition, right knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25026262
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal requests.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, higher ratings, and earlier effective dates, as well as dismissed his claim for a TDIU.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for right and left knee conditions, denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and denied special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a lower extremity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions as new evidence has been received that is relevant to these claims.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.