The Veteran's service-connected pemphigus vulgaris caused his current multiple joint arthralgias of the hands and left ankle. His refractive error is not considered a disease or injury for VA purposes, so he cannot be granted service connection. The molluscum contagiosum was resolved during service. The warts on his fingers were incurred in service. He has been granted an initial 10% evaluation for right knee patellofemoral syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's multiple joint arthralgias are linked to his service-connected pemphigus vulgaris, which is considered a disease or injury for VA purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple joint arthralgias of the hands and left ankle, Refractive error of the eyes, Molluscum contagiosum, Warts of the right index finger and left middle finger, Residuals of a right ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2018
- Citation
- 1821910
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