The veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar strain was denied. The claims for service connection of various conditions due to undiagnosed illnesses were also denied, except for the PTSD claim which was granted but not rated as it was placed in appellate status.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes and the new evidence submitted did not provide sufficient grounds to reopen the previously denied claims.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain, PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome with generalized overall weakness, fibromyalgia, nasal drainage, weight loss and intolerance to lactose and red meat, night sweats and fevers, hemorrhages, dry and burning eyes, sore, bleeding gums and temperature sensitive teeth, sensitivity to cleaning agents
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0601707
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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