The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his left shoulder strain, aseptic meningitis, and post-concussion syndrome with blurred vision and photophobia. The appeals were based on direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, aseptic meningitis, post-concussion syndrome with blurred vision, photophobia and a mood disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0124333
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What this means for you
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