The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for multiple skin lesions, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support a well-grounded claim.
The deciding factor: The appellant did not submit sufficient evidence to justify a belief by a fair and impartial individual that his claim for service connection is plausible.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple skin lesions
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0000956
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Board videoconference hearing at the closest, most convenient location to the Veteran that is equipped to conduct such hearings with the Board. The Veteran and his representative should be contacted regarding the locations closest to him that are capable of hosting a Board video conference.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's skin and lung conditions did not develop as a result of his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his service.
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