The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and post-operative residuals of a left knee injury are not service-connected. The low back disability is granted with a finding of in-service onset. The acneform lesions of the upper back do not meet criteria for an increased rating. Tinea pedis does not warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II or post-operative residuals of a left knee injury were incurred in service and are therefore not service-connected. The low back disability was found to be related to service due to his history of heavy lifting as a mechanic. The acneform lesions do not meet criteria for an increased rating as they do not involve systemic therapy or more than 20% of the body area.
- Claimed conditions
- acneform lesions of the upper back, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, diabetes mellitus, type II, post-operative residuals of a left knee injury, tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2006
- Citation
- 0622817
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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