The Board found that the veteran's service-connected systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has not resulted in any exacerbations or symptoms since discharge from service, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence did not confirm a diagnosis of SLE and showed no exacerbations of symptoms consistent with the disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0621416
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
Service connection was established for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and its associated symptoms, including chronic fatigue, depression, Raynaud's disease, irritable bowels, respiratory distress, and high grade fevers. ,The Veteran's service records showed no evidence of SLE during active duty, but the Veteran presented credible medical evidence linking his current conditions to his in-service exposure.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's SLE and Raynaud’s Syndrome are being remanded for further evaluation due to overlapping symptomatology, resulting in potential pyramiding.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed. A higher 100 percent schedular rating is granted for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), effective from March 6, 2014.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was incurred during active military service.
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