The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of streptococral pneumonia was denied in April 1985, but he did not appeal this decision.,In March 2003, the RO granted service connection and a 60% rating for residuals of streptococral pneumonia with an effective date of August 29, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim was reopened due to new evidence submitted after the April 1985 denial.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of streptococcal pneumonia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2004
- Citation
- 0415828
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