The Veteran's allergic reaction claim was denied under service connection. His PTSD is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current skin condition resulted from VA treatment with Tegretol for his PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Reaction, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0911750
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and the need for further examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss were adjudicated under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), and a final rating decision was issued. The appellant did not appeal this decision within one year, making it final. There is no evidence that the Veteran had unpaid benefits at the time of his death.
- Granted
The Veteran's IBS is granted service connection, while the claim for an allergic reaction remains remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's claimed disabilities, including allergic reaction and side effects from prescribed medications, skin disability, abnormal liver function, vision impairment, decreased blood platelet count, and increased blood glucose count, are not considered to be due to VA negligence or fault. The Board finds that the Veteran did not have a qualifying additional disability as defined by 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
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