The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for linear scleroderma of the scalp prior to February 12, 2008, and in excess of 30 percent as of that date was withdrawn by the Veteran.,The Board found no evidence showing a left wrist disability manifested during service or due to a service-connected condition. The Veteran's current left wrist disability is not considered secondary to her service-connected left elbow medial epicondylitis.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence establishing that the Veteran's current left wrist disability was incurred in or aggravated by active service, and it is found to be unrelated to her service-connected left elbow disability.
- Claimed conditions
- linear scleroderma of the scalp, left wrist disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1321938
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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