The veteran's urticaria is manifested by attacks of skin irritation and lightheadedness, with laryngeal involvement causing shortness of breath, occurring five times a week. The Board finds that the veteran's overall level of symptomatology is consistent with that enumerated for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7118.
The deciding factor: The veteran reported frequent episodes of urticaria (five times per week) and laryngeal involvement causing shortness of breath, which aligns with the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7118.
- Claimed conditions
- urticaria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2003
- Citation
- 0317326
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for urticaria, as there was no evidence that the condition required antihistamines or other first-line treatment for control during the review period.
- Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for urticaria from July 7, 2009, as the Veteran's condition required second line treatment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a body rash to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current skin disability pre-existed his entrance to active service and, if not, whether it is related to his active service.
- Denied
The Board denied TDIU and DEA prior to June 26, 2022 but granted SMC effective April 21, 2023.
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