The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, duodenal ulcer, hyperthyroidism, and prostatitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft), Duodenal Ulcer, Hyperthyroidism, Prostatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0524796
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's hyperthyroidism with bilateral dry eye syndrome is granted an initial 20 percent rating. A separate 30 percent rating for a thyroidectomy scar is also granted.
- Granted
The Board has restored a 20 percent rating for prostatitis, effective September 25, 2020, as the reduction was improper due to an inadequate VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance from March 24, 2017.
- Granted
The Veteran's prostatitis with BPH was granted a 40 percent rating from May 19, 2018. The effective date for the increased rating is February 10, 2023.
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