The Board denied service connection for epidermal cysts and degenerative joint disease of the bilateral ankles, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions determined that the Veteran's skin condition began after service and was not related to his time in the military. For the ankle issues, the VA examiner found no link between the current degenerative changes and service.
- Claimed conditions
- epidermal cysts, degenerative joint disease of bilateral ankles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1120169
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and epidermal cysts on the basis of presumptive exposure to herbicide agents during active service.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for epidermal cysts and related scars on the back, face, and arms based on evidence of in-service toxic exposures.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his skin conditions and an earlier effective date for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and initial compensable rating for epidermal cysts has been denied. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the requirements of Diagnostic Code 7815.
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