The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back disorder and seborrheic dermatitis have been denied. The RO is directed to consider additional evidence submitted since September 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: The provided evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disorder, Seborrheic Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0704276
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