The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis, seborrheic dermatitis, and acne rosacea as related to the veteran's period of active service. Service connection was also granted for chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that at least one of the veteran's skin disorders (tinea pedis, seborrheic dermatitis, or acne rosacea) had its onset during his period of active service and is presumed to have been incurred therein. The Board also found support for the claim of chloracne as a result of Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea pedis, seborrheic dermatitis, acne rosacea
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2002
- Citation
- 0216077
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral tinea pedis, which is a condition related to service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal as it did not receive any arguments or evidence from the Veteran and his attorney within the allotted time.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to errors in considering all conditions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right great toe / foot disability and his claimed frostbite injury.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis has been granted increased ratings of 10 percent for both the left and right feet, but no higher.
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