The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were granted, with the hypertensive cardiovascular disease receiving a 60% rating effective August 6, 2013. The chronic lumbar strain received a 20% rating effective that same date.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's conditions warranted these specific disability ratings based on their current manifestations and medical evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertensive cardiovascular disease, Chronic lumbar strain, Tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1447689
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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