The Board has determined that the Veteran's symptoms during service, including scaly rashes and abdominal pain, are consistent with early manifestations of systemic erythematosus lupus (SLE), warranting service connection.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows multiple instances of skin issues and gastrointestinal problems during service, which could be indicative of SLE.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic erythematosus lupus (SLE), Acne, Anemia, Muscle spasm, Pharyngitis, Chronic back pain, Abdominal pain and anemia, Back pain following MVA, Rash on trunk of body, Bumps about the face, neck, arms, back, and legs, Scaly patches on upper arms, chest, anterior thighs, and lower abdomen, Sore hand with tendonitis in right index finger and left wrist, Resistant groin rash, Rash on inguinal region, Generalized aches and pains, Left anterior chest pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2010
- Citation
- 1032608
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