The VA denied an increased rating for recurrent aseptic meningitis, currently rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's recurrent attacks of aseptic meningitis did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- aseptic meningitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0609554
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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