The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus was denied, but the RO assigned a new rating of 30% effective from March 9, 1993. The decision also addressed claims regarding clear and unmistakable errors in previous decisions, resulting in a grant of service connection for lupus with Raynaud's syndrome and dysthymic disorder as of October 23, 1992.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran had submitted new and material evidence to reopen her claim for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, leading to a grant of service connection effective from October 23, 1992. The decision also addressed claims regarding clear and unmistakable errors in previous decisions.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Raynaud's Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0217912
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was pre-existing and worsened during service, thus meeting the criteria for service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's disability rating for systemic lupus erythematosus was reduced from 100% to noncompensable effective February 1, 2021. The Board found that the reduction was proper and denied restoration of the 100% rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied an increased rating for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and has found the Veteran's right hand arthritis claim to be remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The decision on the right hand arthritis claim will need to be reconsidered after obtaining necessary medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus due to a lack of a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lupus is related to his active service or his service-connected lumbar spine disability.
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