The veteran's sarcoidosis was rated at 60 percent from June 21, 2002 to September 9, 2002. From that date forward, the veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his sarcoidosis. The veteran's GERD has been rated as noncompensably disabling since the effective date of service connection. Pseudofolliculitis barbae and dermatofibroma of the legs have not met criteria for compensable ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sarcoidosis was treated with high dose corticosteroids from June 21, 2002 to September 9, 2002. The preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating during this period or prior to the effective date of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Sarcoidosis"}, {"condition_name":"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)"}, {"condition_name":"Pseudofolliculitis Barbae"}, {"condition_name":"Dermatofibroma of the Legs"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0615531
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