The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for acne rosacea, specifically his in-service exposure to nuclear atmospheric radiation. The VA examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion on whether sun exposure during service may be causally connected to the Veteran's acne rosacea.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to nuclear atmospheric radiation and its connection to his acne rosacea, specifically due to lack of documentation of any such exposure. The VA examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion on whether sun exposure during service may be causally connected to the Veteran's acne rosacea.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne Rosacea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20040207
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 20040207.
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and a need for an updated VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that his acne rosacea was not incurred in or related to active service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of November 26, 2001. The appeal regarding the skin condition is still pending and will be remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for acne rosacea was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show more than 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected, nor constant systemic therapy required.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.