The Veteran's current gland disorder and lymph node enlargement were not shown to be related to his service-connected condition, dissecting scalp cellulitis with keloid formation and alopecia.
The deciding factor: VA examination and medical records did not support a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- gland disorder, lymph node enlargement
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2012
- Citation
- 1227409
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for direct and secondary service connection for a gland disorder is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.
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