The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting epidermolysis bullosa of both feet did not permanently increase in severity beyond its natural progression during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.
The deciding factor: The December 2013 VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's condition was a rare autosomal recessive inherited condition with no evidence of aggravation by service.
- Claimed conditions
- epidermolysis bullosa
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1418966
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for epidermolysis bullosa, PTSD, and a sleep disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The Board will consider whether her conditions were aggravated by in-service events.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected epidermolysis bullosa has worsened, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's epidermolysis bullosa is productive of monthly painful blisters on the heels of her feet, which are analogous to scars that are unstable or painful. The criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7815 have been met.
- Granted
The Veteran's skin disorder of the feet was originally granted a 10% rating in September 1963, and increased to 30% in March 1977. The July 2006 decision granted a 60% disability rating which was later reduced to 30%. The Veteran's skin disorder is currently rated as 30% disabling.
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