The veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a skin rash, to include lichen planus, was denied as there is no medical evidence showing that his condition is a proximate result of VA care.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that it was less likely than not that the VA care rendered to the veteran was inappropriate or represented lack of proper skill or judgment. The veteran's skin rash and lichen planus were diagnosed appropriately, and there was no evidence of additional disability due to VA care.
- Claimed conditions
- skin rash, lichen planus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0902969
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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