The Board has determined that the reduction in rating from 100% to 20% for eosinophilic granuloma is appropriate and supported by evidence of improvement. The current residual symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected eosinophilic granuloma currently manifests with widespread musculoskeletal pain, tender points, fatigue, and other associated symptoms that are not constant or nearly so, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- eosinophilic granuloma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0737796
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support her contention that her current condition began during or was caused by her military service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, including myocardial infarction and eosinophilic granuloma, is related to his service exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, specifically eosinophilic granuloma. Additional VA examinations and records are needed to determine if a current respiratory disorder exists and whether it is related to service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and a need for medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death.
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