Granted
The Board granted a 60 percent rating for polycythemia based on the Veteran undergoing phlebotomy 6 times within a 12-month period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's treatment records and submitted evidence showed that he required phlebotomy 6 times in the past year, which meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating under DC 7704.
- Claimed conditions
- polycythemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090797
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