The veteran's Graves' Disease was not manifested by the required symptoms for a higher rating prior to June 6, 1996. The claim is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the required symptoms for a higher rating under the applicable criteria in effect prior to June 6, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- Graves' Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0606666
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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