The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board granted the reopening of his previously denied claim for service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda due to Agent Orange exposure, but remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD.,Further development is needed to determine whether the veteran's stressor statements are corroborated and to conduct a VA dermatological examination to assess any skin disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new evidence had been submitted sufficient to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda. However, further development is needed as the veteran's stressor statements have not been independently corroborated and a VA examination is required to assess any skin disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0840999
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