The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected conditions were granted, with the exception of the right elbow disability. The coronary artery disease was increased to 30 percent, hemorrhoids to 10 percent, low back disability to 40 percent, and right hand disability to 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims for increased evaluations were supported by objective medical evidence showing current functional impairment in each condition. The RO considered the severity of his symptoms and limitations on daily activities when assigning the appropriate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Hemorrhoids, Low Back Disability, Right Hand Disability, Right Elbow Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2000
- Citation
- 0008973
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