The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory disorder and a skin disorder, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-service asthma or other respiratory conditions. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have any documented skin disorders during service and that his current conditions are more likely due to post-service factors such as sun exposure and genetics.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records do not support a direct link between the Veteran's current respiratory and skin conditions and his military service, including herbicide agent exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder, skin disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20054175
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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