The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach rash (also claimed as nummular dermatitis) was reopened due to new and material evidence. The claim is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed skin condition, including whether it is related to herbicide exposure.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new and material evidence that supported reopening his claim for service connection for stomach rash (also claimed as nummular dermatitis) due to herbicide exposure. The claim is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed skin condition, including whether it is related to herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach rash, nummular dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20005545
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.
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