The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 30 percent for dermatitis with cutaneous sarcoid of the chest, back, axillary region and medial portion of the thighs was denied. The issue regarding service connection for random calcium cells was not on appeal.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent since January 23, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatitis with cutaneous sarcoid of the chest, back, axillary region and medial portion of the thighs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0911802
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