The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The RO found that his undiagnosed illness, chronic eczema, and low back pain did not meet the criteria for higher disability evaluations.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence did not demonstrate symptoms of nearly constant fatigue or significant impairment in daily activities due to the veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Undiagnosed Illness, Chronic Eczema, Lumbosacral Strain (Low Back Pain)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2007
- Citation
- 0703668
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