The veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of dermatitis due to exposure to Agent Orange. The RO also denied an increased rating for his gastrointestinal disorder and a compensable evaluation for his ear disability.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal regarding the denial of service connection for dermatitis, claimed as acne, due to exposure to Agent Orange. His PTSD was found unsubstantiated by current medical evidence. The RO also denied an increased rating and a compensable evaluation based on existing medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"dermatitis (claimed as acne)","due_to_exposure_to_agent_orange":true,"presumptive_basis":"Agent Orange"}, {"condition_name":"rheumatoid arthritis","presumptive_basis":null}, {"condition_name":"post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with memory loss and nightmares","presumptive_basis":null,"secondary_to_service_connection_condition":false}, {"condition_name":"psychophysiological gastrointestinal reaction","presumptive_basis":null,"secondary_to_service_connection_condition":true}, {"condition_name":"chronic otitis media of the left ear with chronic perforation and hearing loss","presumptive_basis":null,"secondary_to_service_connection_condition":false}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0612448
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What this means for you
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