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The Veteran's claim for service connection for cellulitis was denied. The claims for psychiatric disability, hepatitis C, thyroid disability, and colon polyps were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The decision on cellulitis was based on the lack of evidence showing a current chronic diagnosis or relationship to service.

Claimed conditions
cellulitis, psychiatric disability, hepatitis C, thyroid disability, colon polyps
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000919

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