The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for SLE with scarring alopecia and bilateral knee osteoarthritis prior to May 11, 2021 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of SMC at the housebound rate was granted from May 4, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's condition did not produce severe impairment of health prior to May 11, 2021.,The Veteran had a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent with additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent from May 4, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), scarring alopecia, bilateral knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24057466
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeal and hearing request for increased ratings of persistent depressive disorder, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), bilateral sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected lupus and related conditions render her in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation based on this need.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for scarring alopecia was granted with an effective date of December 19, 2008. The decision is based on newly discovered service treatment records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis, bilateral elbow nerve damage, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome must be remanded due to a failure to provide a VA examination.
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