The Veteran is entitled to an initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for his service-connected iron deficiency anemia disability throughout the entire appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's iron deficiency anemia has required continuous treatment with oral supplementation, which aligns with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7720. An increase to a higher rating is not supported by the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- iron deficiency anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25047212
What this means for you
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