The Board finds that the Veteran's skin rash of the groin, feet, back and chest is related to his active military service and grants entitlement to service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows treatment for dry skin, hives, and dermatitis hiemalis during service, which led to a current diagnosis of dermatitis. The Veteran testified to continuity of symptomatology since service.
- Claimed conditions
- skin rash of the groin, skin rash of the feet, skin rash of the back, skin rash of the chest
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1211702
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of asthma and anxiety was withdrawn.,The Veteran's skin rash of the groin, CFS, cervical spine disability, and lumbosacral strain claims were granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging a VA examination. The Veteran's skin rash of the feet is being evaluated in relation to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current skin rash of the groin, and thus cannot establish service connection for this condition. The claim is denied.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for foot fungus, frostbite to the hands, skin rash of the groin, and excision of growths on the back, face and neck as he withdrew his appeal.
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