The veteran's death was caused by a cerebrovascular accident due to or as a consequence of eczema and hepatitis C. The service-connected chronic atopic eczematoid dermatitis (neurodermatitis) is considered the primary cause, with leukocytoclastic vasculitis with cryoglobulinemia contributing substantially to his death.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected chronic atopic eczematoid dermatitis was found to be the primary cause of death, while leukocytoclastic vasculitis with cryoglobulinemia contributed substantially to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebrovascular accident, Eczema due to or as a consequence of chronic hepatitis C, Leukocytoclastic vasculitis with cryoglobulinemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0406120
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