The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated according to the applicable rating criteria. The RO has assigned appropriate disability ratings for his bladder dysfunction, resection of axilla and neck lymph nodes, abdomen scars, lung dysfunction, vision changes, Burkitt's lymphoma, and tinnitus. No higher evaluations are warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated according to the applicable rating criteria in effect at the time of his claims for increased ratings. The RO has assigned appropriate disability ratings based on the severity of each condition as defined by the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Dysfunction due to Pelvic/Bladder Resection, Resection of the Axilla and Neck Lymph Nodes, Abdomen Scars, Lung Dysfunction due to Chemotherapy, Vision Changes due to Chemotherapy, Burkitt's Lymphoma (including liver resection, ileum resection, omentectomy, bowel resection, peritoneum resection, right hemocolectomy, multiple abdominal surgeries, gallbladder resection, and radiological changes), Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1451842
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