The Veteran's claim for annual clothing allowance is denied as the topical ointment prescribed to treat his service-connected skin disorder does not cause irreparable damage to his outer garments.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran was only prescribed fluocinonide cream, which does not stain and therefore does not cause irreparable damage to his outer clothing.
- Claimed conditions
- keloid scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1518217
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, pes planus, and keloid scarring have been granted. The cases of pes planus and keloid scarring are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected skin disorder, including entitlement to an initial compensable rating and service connection for keloid scarring. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his bilateral ingrown toenails and obstructive sleep apnea.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for keloid scarring, finding that his condition was aggravated during active duty service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for keloid scarring, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to show that his pre-existing condition worsened during service. The Board also found that the subsequent development of new keloids after discharge from service indicated that this was simply the natural progression of the lesions.
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