The Veteran's chronic skin disorder, diagnosed as dyshidrosis eczema, was not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to defoliants in the Republic of Vietnam. The Board found no evidence of a chronic skin condition during service and no continuous manifestations after service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing a chronic skin disorder during service or for many years post-service, and the Veteran's current diagnosis does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrosis eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1307136
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's dyshidrosis eczema of the hands and feet is at least as likely as not related to service, granting service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's dyshidrosis eczema is related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's dyshidrosis of the bilateral hands and feet has affected less than five percent of his entire body and less than five percent of exposed areas, and is treated only with topical lotion. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for dyshidrosis eczema, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis due to the lack of evidence showing ulceration or extensive exfoliation/crusting, systemic or nervous manifestations.
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