The veteran's claim for a higher rating for Leishmaniasis and related symptoms is granted, effective October 27, 1994. The earlier effective date of July 3, 1998 for the grant of service connection for multiple disabilities and assignment of a total rating based on individual unemployability is also confirmed.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim was reopened due to new evidence submitted after his initial claim, leading to the granting of benefits effective October 27, 1994.
- Claimed conditions
- Leishmaniasis, Headaches with myofascial and vascular components, Myalgia with associated fatigue, sleep disturbance and depression/anxiety
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0604706
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