The VA determined that the Veteran's skin disorder other than pruritus ani is not related to his military service, including as due to exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. The Board found no evidence of a connection between current dermatological conditions and his time in service.
The deciding factor: VA medical examination and opinion concluded there was no relationship between the Veteran's current skin disorders and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Disorder Other Than Pruritus Ani, Angular Cheilitis, Balanitis, Palmar-Plantar Psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2011
- Citation
- 1114514
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