The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional records and a new examination, preferably during an active stage of his eczema. The case will be readjudicated after all development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that further development was needed as there were outstanding records and a need for a new examination in hot, humid weather.
- Claimed conditions
- contact eczema, onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2000
- Citation
- 0009609
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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