The Board has granted higher evaluations for the appellant's service-connected chronic photodermatitis and residuals of a cyst behind his right ear, effective from June 10, 2005, and August 7, 2000 respectively. The current appeal is limited to these two conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the appellant's condition met the criteria for higher ratings based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic photodermatitis, cyst behind right ear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0840267
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA decision and evidence, scheduling a VA examination to assess employment limitations due to service-connected disabilities, and ensuring the claims file contains all relevant information.
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