The Board has denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a disorder manifested by umbilical drainage and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for dyshidrosis of the hands. The evidence does not support the existence of current disability for either condition.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing that the veteran currently has a disorder manifested by umbilical drainage or any current skin disability affecting her hands, and therefore service connection cannot be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- umbilical drainage, dyshidrosis of the hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2002
- Citation
- 0205249
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand two issues: service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable rating for dyshidrosis of the hands. The Veteran's treatment records from the Department of Corrections need to be obtained, as well as any VA treatment records since March 2016. A new VA examination is required for both psychiatric and skin disorders.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to his active duty service. The issue of service connection for PTSD has been remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's dyshidrosis of the hands warrants a rating of 30 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under DC 7806.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death before a decision could be made.
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