The Board denied service connection for lupus erythematosus as there is no evidence of a link between the veteran's current condition and his military service.
The deciding factor: The competent evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current lupus erythematosus is related to his time in service, given the lack of evidence of such a condition during or shortly after service.
- Claimed conditions
- lupus erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0810377
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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