The Veteran's Von Willebrand's disease is rated at a 30 percent rating prior to April 14, 2014 and from January 13, 2015 due to mild mucous membrane bleeding requiring treatment with DDAVP nasal spray.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows ongoing treatment with DDAVP for nosebleeds, which is suggestive of 'mild mucous membrane bleeding' under Code 7705 criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Von Willebrand's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2021
- Citation
- 21063561
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's daughter, A.G., is recognized as a helpless child due to her severe medical conditions and cognitive impairments that rendered her incapable of self-support prior to turning 18.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's Von Willebrand's disease was rated based on the severity of her platelet counts. The Board denied an increase in ratings, but remanded for consideration of an extraschedular rating due to the significant impact of the condition on daily activities and work.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service connection claim for Von Willebrand's disease, which he claims is related to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam-era service, was denied as there was no evidence of the condition in service and no link between it and his military service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's Von Willebrand's disease was incurred in active service, as it manifested during service and is not a congenital defect.
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