The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a removal of a lesion from the lower lip was granted. The Veteran also received an initial rating of 30 percent for his GERD with diverticular disease, status post surgery.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had recurrence of verruca vulgaris during service and has continued to have this condition since then.
- Claimed conditions
- Verruca Vulgaris, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Scrotal Mass, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2010
- Citation
- 1041268
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for PFB is denied as the condition did not manifest through scarring or disfigurement during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 29, 2024. The GERD rating remains at 30 percent disabled but no higher.
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