The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis of the face and scalp is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in connection with the previous remand. The case will be reviewed again after scheduling an appropriate examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not cooperate with the previously scheduled VA examination, leading to the need for another examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current skin disability.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatitis of the face and scalp
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1139539
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking service connection for dermatitis of the face and scalp due to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain medical records and conduct a VA examination.
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