The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial noncompensable evaluations for numbness of the arms, swelling, and diarrhea as due to undiagnosed illnesses. The disabilities were found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show mild incomplete paralysis or limitation of motion that would warrant a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- numbness of the arms, swelling, diarrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0602014
What this means for you
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