The Board denied service connection for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including blood clots in bilateral calves, and blood clots in the lungs as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the Veteran had a current diagnosis of DVT and blood clots, there was no credible evidence showing the condition began during or was aggravated by service. The VA examiner's opinion supported this finding, concluding that the DVT and pulmonary embolism were not caused by toxic exposure risk activities.
- Claimed conditions
- deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clots in bilateral calves, blood clots in the lungs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26038074
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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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