The veteran's skin rash was not found to be service-connected, and his right shoulder disability and left foot disability were granted increased evaluations.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's skin rash did not have its onset during active duty or within a presumptive period due to Gulf War exposure. The right shoulder and left foot disabilities met the criteria for increased ratings based on their current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriasis, tinea cruris, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2004
- Citation
- 0429231
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