The Board found that the reductions in ratings for rhabdomyolosis, lumbar spine and other body parts were proper.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the reduction decisions, and they complied with applicable due process laws and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- rhabdomyolosis, lumbar spine, rhabdomyolosis, cervical spine, rhabdomyolosis, right shoulder, rhabdomyolosis, left shoulder, rhabdomyolosis, right arm, rhabdomyolosis, left arm, rhabdomyolosis, right thigh, rhabdomyolosis, left thigh, rhabdomyolosis, right calf, rhabdomyolosis, left calf, hidradenitis suppurativa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2009
- Citation
- 0905866
What this means for you
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