The Veteran's service-connected Reiter’s syndrome, residuals, has not been manifested by an active process with symptom combinations productive of definite impairments of health objectively supported by examination findings or incapacitating exacerbations occurring three or more times per year. As a result, the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's Reiter’s syndrome was not shown to be active and did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under DC 5009-5002.
- Claimed conditions
- Reiter’s syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18134434
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the evidence and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include Reiter’s syndrome, low back disability, bilateral knee, ankle, and foot disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service-connected Reiter’s syndrome and its residuals, including chronic joint symptoms and non-orthopedic conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for Reiter’s syndrome due to insufficient explanation and lack of adequate evidence. The case will be reviewed with a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has or ever had Reiter’s syndrome, and which body parts are affected by it.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining examinations and medical opinions as requested.
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