The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal regarding the denial of service connection for multiple skin disorders was also denied.
The deciding factor: The appeals did not present new or material evidence to reopen previously denied claims, and the current claims were decided on their merits.
- Claimed conditions
- Keloid formation and acne of the mid-sternum, back and shoulders, Fracture of the right ring finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2002
- Citation
- 0202832
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- Denied
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- Denied
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