The Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema/rash/hives with itchy scalp and esophagus problems have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to in-service herbicide exposure or service-connected dermatomyositis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were previously denied due to lack of evidence demonstrating a nexus to service, but new and material evidence has been submitted raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema/rash/hives with itchy scalp, esophagus problems
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20036920
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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