The veteran's fatty liver disease was not related to military service, including Agent Orange exposure. However, the veteran's PTSD warranted a 70 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the veteran's fatty liver disease and his military service or Agent Orange exposure; however, the severity of his PTSD symptoms supported a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- fatty liver disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0902425
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.
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