The veteran's claim for increased evaluations of her service-connected L5-S1 disc disease, varicose veins in both legs, allergic rhinitis with chronic maxillary sinusitis and viral syndrome, and urethritis, vaginitis, and cystitis was denied.,Specifically, the claims for increased evaluations were not granted as they did not meet the criteria under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record established that the veteran's service-connected L5-S1 disc disease, varicose veins in both legs, allergic rhinitis with chronic maxillary sinusitis and viral syndrome, and urethritis, vaginitis, and cystitis did not meet the criteria for increased evaluations under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- L5-S1 disc disease, Varicose veins in both legs, Allergic rhinitis with chronic maxillary sinusitis and viral syndrome, Urethritis, vaginitis, and cystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2000
- Citation
- 0002606
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What this means for you
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