The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pernicious anemia was denied, as his hemoglobin levels were consistently above the threshold for a higher rating. The Board found that he did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hemoglobin levels were consistently above the threshold required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7700, and there was no evidence of neurological manifestations or other factors warranting an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Pernicious Anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 1, 2015
- Citation
- 1537292
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