The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for iron deficiency anemia was denied as the medical evidence did not show that she required IV iron infusions four or more times per twelve-month period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran received one transfusion in October 2019 and refused transfusions in December 2019 and January 2020, which was insufficient to meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7720.
- Claimed conditions
- iron deficiency anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2026
- Citation
- A26010198
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- Granted
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