The Veteran's claims for residual acne scarring of the face and back, as well as hematochezia due to undiagnosed illness, have been granted. The conditions are considered new and material based on evidence submitted after the initial denial.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established because the Veteran provided credible testimony regarding his in-service experiences and had residual scarring from a diagnosed acne outbreak. For the gastrointestinal condition, the Board found that the symptoms met the criteria for a functional gastrointestinal disorder within the meaning of VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- residual acne scarring of the face and back, hematochezia due to undiagnosed illness
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20020655
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