The veteran's liver disorder claim is denied as there is no diagnosed condition. The VA examiner found the veteran does not have a current liver disorder and noted that his elevated LFTs were likely due to medication use for gout. For atopic dermatitis, the veteran received a compensable evaluation based on symptoms of itching and exfoliation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records did not show any chronic liver disorder and VA examiners found no current diagnosis of liver disease. The elevated LFTs were attributed to medication use for gout rather than liver disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis, Liver Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2004
- Citation
- 0407134
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