The veteran's service connection claim for bilateral breast nodules was denied. However, the veteran's bipolar disorder is now rated at its highest possible evaluation of 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bipolar disorder caused total occupational and social impairment, meeting the criteria for a 100% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9432.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Breast Nodule, Renal Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2000
- Citation
- 0029580
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