The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma has been reopened. His erectile dysfunction is not compensable, but his neuritis of the left and right lower extremities are rated at 20% and 40%, respectively. The Veteran's lumbar spine strain remains at a non-compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The new evidence submitted in support of service connection for multiple myeloma is considered material as it suggests that his undiagnosed condition may be related to service. His neuritis of the left and right lower extremities are rated based on their severity, with the right being more severe than the left.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Neuritis of the Left Lower Extremity, Neuritis of the Right Lower Extremity, Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1814837
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