The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of idiopathic anaphylaxis with recurrent angioedema do not warrant a higher rating, as they are currently evaluated at 40 percent under Diagnostic Code 7118 for angioneurotic edema. The maximum evaluation available under this code is 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected disability did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation based on the severity of his symptoms and the current rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- idiopathic anaphylaxis, recurrent angioedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2004
- Citation
- 0403557
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