The Veteran's stasis ulcers were found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and granted service connection for this condition.,Prior to August 30, 2002, the Veteran's steatomatosis was evaluated at a 10% rating due to symptoms such as exfoliation and occasional itching. From August 30, 2002 onwards, his steatomatosis has been rated at 60%, reflecting more significant skin involvement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's stasis ulcers were found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- stasis ulcers, chronic steatomatosis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1426532
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