The Veteran's ADHD is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's lymphedema of the right leg is granted as service-connected.,An initial rating of 10 percent for xerosis cutis prior to May 5, 2021 is granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for xerosis cutis on appeal is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ADHD was diagnosed during service and has been shown to be related to service. The Board found a positive medical nexus based on the evidence, including the fact that the condition worsened after his father's death in service.,The Veteran's lymphedema of the right leg is conceded as he reported symptoms during service and there is current functional impairment due to pain and swelling.,For xerosis cutis prior to May 5, 2021, the Veteran had at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body affected by symptoms requiring intermittent systemic therapy (topical corticosteroids).,For xerosis cutis on appeal, the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating as it was limited to intermittent use of topical corticosteroids.
- Claimed conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Lymphedema of the right leg, Xerosis cutis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23039526
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