The Board has granted service connection for lichen simplex chronicus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and patchy alopecia. The veteran's skin conditions are considered to be related to his active military service in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed the veteran with lichen simplex chronicus involving the scalp, arms, abdomen, genital area, and legs, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and patchy alopecia. The examiner opined that there is a greater than 50% chance that these lesions were contracted and exacerbated while the veteran was in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Knee, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Patchy Alopecia, Prurigo Nodularis, Recurrent Furunculitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2007
- Citation
- 0740833
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What this means for you
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