The Veteran's initial disability ratings for his service-connected conditions have been maintained at 10 percent. The appeals were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records do not show any findings or symptoms that would warrant an increase in the current 10 percent disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured mandible with rigid fixation, skin allergies, traumatic arthritis of the right first metacarpophalangeal joint (right thumb), chronic gastritis (claimed as ulcers), acquired psychiatric disorders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1242551
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- Denied
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