The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of current anemia, and the Veteran does not have chronic anemia. For his degenerative disc disease, C5-6, with cervical strain, the VA examiner did not find any limitation in motion or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating. His right ear hearing loss was also rated as 0 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have current anemia and no evidence of chronic anemia. For his degenerative disc disease, C5-6, with cervical strain, the VA examiner found normal range of motion and no other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating. His right ear hearing loss was rated as 0 percent disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- Anemia, Degenerative Disc Disease, C5-6, with Cervical Strain, Left Heel Spur with Plantar Fasciitis, Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Right Ear Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1026215
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What this means for you
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