The Veteran's HIV infection (claimed as HIV and AIDS) is rated at 100 percent since July 28, 2017, due to the presence of secondary diseases afflicting multiple body systems.,SMC for the Veteran is granted from July 28, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's HIV infection has resulted in secondary diseases affecting multiple body systems, which meets the criteria for a 100 percent rating under DC 6351.,The Veteran is already receiving separate disability ratings for other conditions related to his service-connected HIV infection. The additional disabilities independently ratable at 60% or more meet the requirement for SMC.
- Claimed conditions
- HIV infection, Major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks, Bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23007775
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