The Veteran's nonthrombocytopenic capillary purpura and hepatitis are currently rated at the maximum allowable levels. The Board finds that neither condition warrants a higher rating based on current symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's nonthrombocytopenic capillary purpura is asymptomatic with platelet count greater than 20,000 and no active bleeding or treatment required. His hepatitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not result in incapacitating episodes or significant weight loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Nonthrombocytopenic capillary purpura, Hepatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1427907
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his alcohol-related causes of death were etiologically linked to a service-connected disability.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and denied an initial compensable rating for right foot hammer toes, while remanding the claim for service connection for hepatitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being needed, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis and its relationship to service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for hepatitis has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.
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