Denied
The Board denied service connection for hypertension and brain bleed/stroke as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a finding that the Veteran's hypertension or brain bleed/stroke was related to his active duty service, including any exposure to herbicides or other toxic substances.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, brain bleed/stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100489
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