The veteran's gastrointestinal disorder was rated as 10 percent prior to August 15, 2008, and increased to 30 percent thereafter. The claims for service connection for arm numbness and leg numbness were denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while his claims for service connection for arm and leg numbness were not supported by evidence of a link to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disorder, arm numbness, leg numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0902334
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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