The veteran's graying hair is not considered a compensable disability. The service connection for multiple joint pain, attributed to gout, has been granted with a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: Graying hair was not shown to be a compensable disability and the VA examiner opined that it was not indicative of a pathological condition. Multiple joint pain due to gout is service-connected as it is considered a direct result of service, but the veteran's graying hair does not meet this standard.
- Claimed conditions
- Not explicitly stated as a medical condition but described as the veteran's hair turning gray., Attributed to gout, a known clinical diagnosis. The veteran reported joint pain that began two to three years prior and was characterized by swelling of different joints including knees, elbows, ankles, shoulders, or back.
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0630063
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