The Board found that the veteran's Behcet's Syndrome does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there was no evidence of exacerbations lasting at least a week and occurring twice a year or more. The current 10 percent evaluation is appropriate based on the objective medical records.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Code 6350, as there was no evidence of exacerbations lasting at least a week and occurring twice a year or more. The VA examinations consistently showed negative knee findings and full ranges of joint motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Behcet's Syndrome, uveitis, aphthous ulcers, bilateral knee arthralgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2005
- Citation
- 0504030
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