The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for dyshidrotic eczema of both feet, finding that his current condition is due to disease incurred in service. The decision also notes that there was no evidence of a skin condition during his military service but finds that his current condition likely dates back to his time in service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the veteran's assertions credible and granted service connection based on the likelihood that his current dermatosis is related to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema of both feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2004
- Citation
- 0429569
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