The veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of an ankle and leg disorder due to mustard gas exposure, as well as for increased ratings for interstitial lung disease, glaucoma, and Schamberg's Disease with seborrheic keratosis.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to April 12, 2001, or for an initial rating higher than 30 percent as of July 24, 2003, for interstitial lung disease. The veteran's glaucoma and Schamberg's Disease with seborrheic keratosis were not found to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- interstitial lung disease, chronic glaucoma, Schamberg's Disease with seborrheic keratosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0427923
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- Remanded (sent back)
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