The Veteran's claims for initial evaluations of various conditions were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disorder, fibroid cysts with infertility, tachycardia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation based on the provided medical evidence and diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Human Papilloma Virus Residuals, Fibroid Cysts with Infertility, Tachycardia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1101390
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