The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of the arms and legs was withdrawn. The RO granted an initial compensable evaluation (20%) for postoperative residuals of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease, confirmed the current rating, and denied increased ratings for hemorrhoids and resected colon polyps. No effective date is assigned as the appeal is dismissed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a skin rash of the arms and legs prior to the Board's decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Rash of the Arms and Legs, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Resected Colon Polyps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1025427
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What this means for you
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