The Board's June 21, 1982 decisions on the increased rating for post phlebitic syndrome and TDIU ratings are granted based on finding of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).
The deciding factor: The Board failed to apply the correct regulations regarding reduction of disability evaluations and termination of total disability ratings due to individual unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- post phlebitic syndrome, fracture, right femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0017576
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What this means for you
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