The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder and left knee disabilities were granted. The claim of service connection for a throat condition, claimed as reaction to mold exposure, was withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the throat condition claim prior to the Board making a decision.
- Claimed conditions
- throat condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1041701
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- Dismissed
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