The Veteran's HIV infection and chronic thrombocytopenia were found to be service-connected, but the Board denied increased ratings for both conditions. The effective date for the 30 percent rating for HIV infection was changed from November 7, 2015 to June 27, 2015.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of significant symptoms or impairment related to either condition.
- Claimed conditions
- HIV infection, Chronic thrombocytopenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19188338
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for HIV infection by VAMC was denied, and the Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding of fault on VA's part in causing his HIV infection. The issue of service connection for residuals of HIV infection has been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for HIV with peripheral neuropathy, and the Board dismissed this issue as a result.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the HIV infection case is remanded for further review.
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