The Veteran's claim for service connection for deep acne vulgaris with disfigurement was granted. The claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, perennial allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence is in relative equipoise regarding service connection for deep acne vulgaris with disfigurement based on the in-service complaints of a skin condition, a present diagnosis of acne, and the Veteran's lay assertions. The other claims were remanded due to lack of VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- deep acne vulgaris with disfigurement, anxiety disorder, depression, perennial allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19133102
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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