The veteran's service-connected thrombocythemia and leukocytosis were granted with a noncompensable rating from October 1, 1997 to November 18, 1999. A subsequent rating of 10 percent was assigned starting from November 18, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected thrombocythemia and leukocytosis were stable during the periods when he was not on hydroxyurea therapy, warranting a 10 percent rating. During the period of his use of hydroxyurea, which is considered a myelosuppressive agent, the condition warranted a 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- thrombocythemia, leukocytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2001
- Citation
- 0126910
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