The veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, low back condition, gynecological disorder, and PTSD have been granted. The evaluation for the service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of each knee has also been increased to 10 percent from July 9, 1995 to April 20, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's history of asthma was confirmed by VA examination and treatment records. The low back condition is supported by physical therapy notes and X-ray findings. Gynecological disorder and PTSD were also substantiated through medical evidence provided during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma, Low Back Condition, Gynecological Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2004
- Citation
- 0432051
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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