The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, as the veteran's symptoms are currently manifested by definite impairment but not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to their current manifestations and lack of severe impairment or severely incapacitating exacerbations.
- Claimed conditions
- seronegative rheumatoid arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2001
- Citation
- 0106175
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