The Veteran's skin disorder is remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is also remanded for a VA examination to determine whether it is related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran has not been provided with adequate examinations to address his skin disorder and acquired psychiatric disorders due to lack of availability or confirmation of his current address.
- Claimed conditions
- xerosis of the bilateral feet, skin disorder (claimed as rash)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19146846
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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