The Veteran's Sjögren's syndrome rating was reduced from 100% to 10%, but the Board found clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in this decision, restoring the original 100% rating effective October 1, 2010.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the Veteran's Sjögren's syndrome rating from 100% to 10% was based on a failure to apply the correct standard regarding material improvement in the disability. The Board found that the evidence did not show material improvement, and thus the reduction was improper.
- Claimed conditions
- Sjögren's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24049255
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Denied
The Veteran's Sjögren's syndrome and leukocytoclastic vasculitis with hypergammaglobulinemic purpura of Waldenstrom were rated at 60 percent disabling, based on symptoms more nearly approximating exacerbations lasting a week or more, 2 to 3 times per year. The appeal is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of Sjögren's syndrome, and new evidence may be needed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed Sjögren's syndrome. The examiner is asked to provide an updated opinion based on accurate factual information.
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