The veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, cognitive disorder is rated at 30 percent, and service connection was granted for right wrist sprain and lipoma.
The deciding factor: The veteran's GERD does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. The cognitive disorder meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating. Service connection was granted for right wrist sprain and lipoma based on service records.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), Bilateral shin splints, Cognitive disorder, claimed as psychomotor retardation, Bilateral bunions with hallux valgus deformity, Right wrist sprain, Lipoma, Pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2008
- Citation
- 0812598
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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