The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for discoid lupus erythematosus was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had systemic lupus erythematous or acute systemic lupus erythematous, which would have warranted a separate rating under Diagnostic Code 6350. The predominant disability was discoid lupus erythematosus, rated at the maximum schedular level of 60 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- discoid lupus erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24082005
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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