The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as her Raynaud's syndrome and degenerative disc disease of the spine did not meet the criteria for higher ratings, while her psychiatric disorder claim was denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show characteristic attacks or digital ulcers required for compensable ratings under DC 7117 for Raynaud's syndrome and insufficient range of motion for a higher rating under the Spinal Formula for degenerative disc disease of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Raynaud's syndrome, Degenerative disc disease of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24084973
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome, which manifested during service and has been continuously pursued since then, is granted an initial disability evaluation of 40 percent effective January 24, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to the need for medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxins during service.
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