The VA has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for eczematous dermatitis, finding no evidence of a current skin disability that is related to his military service.
The deciding factor: There was no chronic skin disorder diagnosed during military service and no medical nexus between any current condition and service.
- Claimed conditions
- eczematous dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0607883
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, as he requires regular assistance with dressing, keeping himself clean and presentable, and attending to his bodily needs due to service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a skin condition, to include eczematous dermatitis, hand dermatitis, chronic spongiotic dermatitis, and psoriasis vulgaris, due to an inadequate VA medical examination and opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues for additional evidentiary development, including a new VA examination and obtaining outstanding medical records.
- Granted
The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for several conditions was granted, with the effective date set to January 26, 2021. The veteran will receive a 20 percent disability rating for lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease.
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