The veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic acquired testicular disorder and variously diagnosed lung disorder have been reopened. The claim for increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with scar and foot drop has been granted, along with an initial compensable evaluation for beriberi.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for chronic acquired testicular disorder and variously diagnosed lung disorder. The claim for increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with scar and foot drop has been granted based on the current disability level.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic acquired testicular disorder, chronic acquired variously diagnosed lung disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0005975
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