Service connection for a skin disorder (chloracne) has been reopened and granted.,No service connection issues were resolved in this decision.,Right foot hallux valgus was found to be related to the service-connected right knee disability, but not due to service exposure or combat.,Right hip degenerative joint disease is secondary to the service-connected right knee arthritis.,Right ankle disorder is also secondary to the service-connected right knee disability.,Lumbar spine arthritis is not related to service and was found to be secondary to the service-connected right knee disability.,No eyelid disorder has been established as a result of service or exposure.,Residual acne scars from chloracne are considered service connected due to herbicide exposure.,Respiratory disorders (COPD, chronic bronchitis) were not related to service and are presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.,Prostate disorder is also presumed to be due to herbicide or trichloroethylene exposure.
The deciding factor: New evidence received since the July 2001 Board decision relates to a nexus to service for the skin disorder.,No new evidence was provided that would change the previous denial of service connection for dental issues.,Right foot hallux valgus is secondary to the right knee disability, not due to service exposure or combat.,Right hip degenerative joint disease and right ankle disorder are found to be related to the service-connected right knee arthritis.,Lumbar spine arthritis was not present in service and did not manifest within one year of separation. It is also not related to service.,Residual acne scars from chloracne are considered service connected due to herbicide exposure.,No evidence supports a connection between the respiratory disorders and service, but they are presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.,Prostate disorder is presumed to be due to herbicide or trichloroethylene exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- chloracne disorder, dental disorder (claimed as disfigured teeth), right foot hallux valgus, right hip degenerative joint disease, right ankle disability, lumbar spine arthritis, prostate disorder, respiratory disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 21, 2015
- Citation
- 1530960
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