The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for various disabilities were denied, as the evidence did not support ratings in excess of those currently assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating codes.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine, right ankle sprain, rosacea of the face, incisional umbilical hernia, warts of both hands and the penis, folliculitis of the chest and back, stucco keratoses of the feet, and herpes simplex virus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anal fissure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813292
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pernicious anemia, and the Board dismissed both appeals.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the appellant does not have a documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s).
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the service-connected right ankle sprain, but denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent.
- Denied
The Board denied the claims for an initial compensable disability rating for right inguinal hernia surgery and service connection for a low back disability, as well as remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and entitlement to an increased rating for hypertension.
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