The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left cheek skin disability. The Veteran presented with symptoms of hyperpigmentation, itching, and swelling on his left cheek which was diagnosed as Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC).
The deciding factor: The newly submitted medical records indicate that the Veteran has been treated for LSC since at least 2007, consistent with a burn injury sustained over 30 years ago.
- Claimed conditions
- Lichen simplex chronicus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1019022
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed in several areas, including obtaining a supplemental statement of the case for one issue and requesting authorization to obtain medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are also remanded due to inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his conditions.
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