The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased evaluations have been granted, with the exception of the herniated nucleus pulposus claim which is pending.
The deciding factor: The veteran submitted new evidence that reopened his previously denied claim for mixed bipolar disorder. The RO granted an effective date of March 9, 1999 for this service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- mixed bipolar disorder, herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-5-S1 with neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0621195
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