The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot blisters are at least as likely as not related to his service, and grants service connection for this disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the current foot dermatitis is more than likely associated with the Veteran’s time in-service due to exposure to hot and humid temperatures which can cause chronic dyshidrotic dermatitis (eczema).
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot blisters
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18122789
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including avascular necrosis of the hips and knees, a left knee disorder, low back disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral foot blisters. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.
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