The Veteran's claims for annual clothing allowances for topical medications Urea 20% cream and Clobetasol propionate were denied as the evidence did not show that he used these medications for a service-connected skin condition.,The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for Diclofenac was denied because it is not prescribed for a service-connected skin disability, but rather for muscle pain related to his musculoskeletal disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran used Urea 20% cream or Clobetasol propionate topical medications for any skin condition due to a service-connected disability.,There is no evidence showing that Diclofenac was prescribed for a service-connected skin condition, but rather for muscle pain related to his musculoskeletal disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Eczematous dermatitis, Psoriasis, Scars of the right shoulder, right knee, and left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26002181
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