The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder was denied due to insufficient evidence showing the condition had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic diarrhea prior to October 13, 2010 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records were silent for complaints of or treatment for a skin condition. The VA examiners found no evidence of a current skin disability and concluded that the Veteran's reported skin symptoms are less likely attributable to a known clinical diagnosis.,The Veteran’s chronic diarrhea did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms did not manifest in severe episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Disorder, Chronic Diarrhea, Migraine Headaches, Right Shoulder Arthralgia, Left Shoulder Arthralgia, Right Foot Arthralgia, Left Foot Arthralgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19175146
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected chronic diarrhea is remanded due to the inadequacy of the August 2020 examination report, which did not consider the ameliorative effects of medication on his condition.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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