The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including a skin rash, right side cramps, weakness, vomiting, and peeling of the hands, all claimed as due to undiagnosed illnesses. The Board found that these conditions were not related to service or the Persian Gulf War.
The deciding factor: The veteran's complaints did not align with any presumptive provisions for undiagnosed illnesses associated with service in the Persian Gulf and his conditions are better explained by other diagnoses such as seborrheic dermatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic depression.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin rash, Right side cramps, Weakness, Vomiting, Cramps and peeling of the hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0524561
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is denied because he does not require personal care services due to an inability to perform ADLs or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction. The Board found that the evidence shows the Veteran is generally independent and able to complete his ADLs without hands-on assistance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the eligibility determination for PCAFC is not supported by sufficient evidence and requires further review, including a new medical opinion.
- Dismissed
The appeals for service connection for a heart disorder, Parkinson's disease, pulmonary disorder, skin rash, and posttraumatic stress disorder are dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues, including a compensable rating for hearing loss, right ear, service connection for left ear hearing loss, a low back disorder and a skin rash, and TDIU.
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