The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a skin disorder, cardiovascular disorders, polyps secondary to hemorrhoids, and pernicious anemia. The evaluation for degenerative disc disease at L4-5 was increased from 60% to 40% effective April 1, 1997.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were not supported by cognizable evidence showing that the claims were plausible or capable of substantiation.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne Rosacea, Heart Murmur, Polyps (secondary to hemorrhoids), Pernicious Anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0021530
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