The veteran was granted an initial compensable evaluation for a skin disorder from February 16, 2003 to June 8, 2008.,An increased evaluation of 10 percent was assigned on and after June 9, 2008.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service connection for a skin disorder was reopened based on new evidence, leading to an initial compensable evaluation from February 16, 2003 to June 8, 2008. An increased evaluation of 10 percent was assigned on and after June 9, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Disorder (PLEVA)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2008
- Citation
- 0834205
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