The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's nasopharyngitis, which is characterized by one or two incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment. The rating for residuals of rheumatic fever remains at noncompensable (0 percent) as there is no evidence of valvular disease.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran currently experiences no symptoms related to his service-connected rheumatic fever, including valvular heart disease.
- Claimed conditions
- nasopharyngitis, rheumatic fever
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0823175
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the appeal for further development due to new evidence added since the April 2024 supplemental statement of the case and consideration of both the former and revised versions of the rating criteria.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for several issues including earlier effective dates and increased disability ratings for heart conditions, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The Veteran's private treatment records are missing and need to be obtained.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hand and left ankle conditions, which may be related to rheumatic fever. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.
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