The Veteran's skin condition, specifically mycosis fungoides (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), is rated at 100% since February 15, 2011. His fatty liver disease has been newly established through reopening of the claim.,Service connection for a liver condition is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s mycosis fungoides (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) requires treatment and was rated at 100% since February 15, 2011 due to its active nature.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea versicolor, mycosis fungoides (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), fatty liver disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20037532
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