The Board found that the Veteran's skin conditions, including dyshydrotic dermatitis of the hands and feet and jungle rot of the feet, were not incurred during or related to his active duty service. The claims for service connection have been denied.
The deciding factor: The expert medical opinion concluded that the Veteran's current skin disorders are less likely than not caused by conditions he experienced during service, including exposure to damp footwear or bacteria in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshydrotic dermatitis of the bilateral hands and feet, jungle rot of the bilateral feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2016
- Citation
- 1644383
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's death has resulted in the dismissal of all claims due to lack of jurisdiction, as the Board does not have authority to adjudicate posthumous appeals.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for jungle rot of the bilateral feet due to new and material evidence. The claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and ischemic attack or stroke are remanded as additional development is needed.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, ischemic heart disease, colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis of the whole body, were denied as there is no credible evidence supporting his assertions of in-service exposure to herbicides or captivity as a prisoner of war. The Veteran's statements are found to be unreliable due to inconsistencies with other evidence of record and facial implausibility.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for jungle rot of the bilateral feet was withdrawn by the Veteran.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen his claim for tinea cruris of the groin, which is now granted. The condition had its onset in service.
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