The VA granted a total rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities effective February 25, 2019. The veteran's angioneurotic edema was the primary condition considered.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's disability had worsened and met the criteria for a total rating as of February 25, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Angioneurotic Edema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2001
- Citation
- 0116712
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