The Veteran's sebopsoriasis, a chronic disability, began in service and has continued since. The Board finds the evidence of record supports finding service connection based on a continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s facial rash is a type of condition that is capable of lay observation and he has provided specific details about how he experiences flare-ups of the rash and the type of treatment protocols he has used to keep flare-ups under control, which are consistent with statements made to VA weighing in support of his credibility and service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- sebopsoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194414
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his 60% rating of sebopsoriasis. The decision was based on the fact that the veteran did not meet the compensable criteria until February 8, 2021.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's medical records and a need for further examination.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for sebopsoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's skin disorder had its onset during active military service. The rating assigned is 70% (the highest schedular rating available).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his skin condition, including as due to herbicide exposure, and his erectile dysfunction.
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