The Veteran's Sjögren's Syndrome, manifested by joint arthralgias and dry eyes, decreased tear film and punctate staining, is rated at 10 percent effective October 10, 2003.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has been on continuous medication for control of her Sjögren's Syndrome since her separation from service in October 9, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2009
- Citation
- 0913978
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- Granted
The Veteran's Sjögren's Syndrome, characterized by positive ANA, polyarthritis, and sicca, has been granted a 100 percent disability rating for the entire period on appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Sjögren's Syndrome.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues related to Sjögren's Syndrome and a bilateral knee disorder, as well as pulmonary and allergic disorders. The Veteran will need additional VA opinions regarding these conditions.
- Granted
The VA has granted a 60 percent rating for Sjögren's syndrome since March 25, 2004. The veteran previously had a 10 percent rating from March 1, 1997.
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