The veteran's service connection claim for residuals of sunburn was denied. The rating for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine was increased to 30 percent, but no higher as severe limitation of motion is already covered by the current rating. No compensable ratings were granted for appendectomy scar, hemorrhoids, or residuals of a right foot fracture.

The deciding factor: The veteran's service connection claim for residuals of sunburn was denied because there was no evidence linking his skin problems to an incident of sunburn during service. The traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine received a 30 percent rating as severe limitation of motion is already covered by this rating. No compensable ratings were granted due to lack of supporting medical evidence.

Claimed conditions

Residuals of Sunburn, Traumatic Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Appendectomy Scar, Hemorrhoids, Residuals of Right Foot Fracture

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

July 11, 2002

Citation

0207683

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