The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities have been denied. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's conditions, while disabling, do not warrant a higher evaluation based on the current medical evidence and regulations in effect at the time of the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy, Arthritis of the cervical spine, Shrapnel wounds to the abdomen, Shrapnel wound of the right forearm, Shrapnel wounds of the chest, Shrapnel wound of the right thigh, Wound scars of the face and neck, Residuals of a shrapnel wound of the left knee, Scars of the abdomen, trunk and chest, Scars of both upper and lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2000
- Citation
- 0002484
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular disability rating of 50 percent since July 12, 2010. Additionally, from July 12, 2010, a TDIU has also been granted due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic headaches and arthritis of the cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and left ankle rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since his retirement in October 2009.
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