The veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cold injury to the lower legs and a rating in excess of 30 percent for eczematous dermatitis were denied. The Board found no evidence linking his current conditions to service, including exposure to cold injuries or Agent Orange. His TDIU claim was also denied as his combined disability ratings do not meet the schedular requirements.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a nexus between the veteran's current lower leg condition and service, nor could it be linked to any exposure basis provided (none were identified). The Board found that the veteran's eczematous dermatitis was rated appropriately at 30 percent based on its extent of involvement.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of cold injury to the lower legs, eczematous dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0637829
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