The veteran's dyspepsia was rated at 30 percent effective April 28, 2006, and the criteria for a TDIU have been met.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports an increased rating to 30 percent for dyspepsia prior to April 28, 2006, but does not warrant a higher evaluation thereafter. The veteran's low back disability did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- dyspepsia, degenerative joint disease at L4-5 with right hip pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0816427
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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