The veteran is seeking service connection for subacute and chronic psoriasiform spongitic dermatitis, compatible with subacute and contact dermatitis with eosinophilia, which he claims is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. He also seeks an increased rating for his service-connected chloracne.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin disorders are not listed as presumptive disorders, but he has been granted service connection for chloracne due to presumed Agent Orange exposure. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the non-presumptive conditions and his Vietnam service.
- Claimed conditions
- subacute and chronic psoriasiform spongitic dermatitis, chloracne
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0430956
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's chloracne is presumed to be caused by his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chloracne with pilonidal cyst associated with TERA participation was denied, and the claim for an effective date prior to July 29, 2024, for service connection was also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and private treatment records.
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