The appellant's claims for service connection for undiagnosed illnesses were denied as his complaints are attributable to diagnosed conditions. His claim for an increased rating for cervical spine disability was granted, but not more than the maximum schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The appellant's symptoms were found to be related to pre-existing conditions or non-service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle discomfort and joint pain, Shortness of breath, Fatigue and sleep disturbance, Chest pains, Weight loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2001
- Citation
- 0104008
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
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