The Veteran's claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right great toe bunionectomy, service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia (claimed as joint pain), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for a skin condition that is etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found in favor of the Veteran, finding that his current skin condition is etiologically related to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right great toe bunionectomy, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), fibromyalgia (claimed as joint pain), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), a skin condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20004203
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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