The VA denied an increased rating for Epstein-Barr syndrome, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Epstein-Barr syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0123591
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Epstein-Barr syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, migraines/headaches, lumbar spine disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and eosinophilia due to insufficient evidence of current severity and manifestations. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a VA examination to assess his symptoms.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and therefore cannot establish service connection for any of her claimed conditions. The preponderance of evidence is against her claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and other conditions are not related to his service, including any potential nerve gas exposure in Iraq. The claims for service connection were denied.
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