The VA has granted a 60 percent rating for Sjögren's syndrome since March 25, 2004. The veteran previously had a 10 percent rating from March 1, 1997.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's symptoms warranted a higher evaluation based on her current manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus).
- Claimed conditions
- Sjögren's Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0606201
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 499 · Granted: 18% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's Sjögren's Syndrome, characterized by positive ANA, polyarthritis, and sicca, has been granted a 100 percent disability rating for the entire period on appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Sjögren's Syndrome.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues related to Sjögren's Syndrome and a bilateral knee disorder, as well as pulmonary and allergic disorders. The Veteran will need additional VA opinions regarding these conditions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's lupus, including skin rash, fatigue, swollen joints and digestive problems, is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The other issues on appeal have been withdrawn by the Veteran.
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