The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for dyshidrotic eczema and myelofibrosis is denied. The Board has also found that the Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his myelofibrosis is related to Agent Orange exposure, as it is currently not considered a presumptive disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for dyshidrotic eczema and myelofibrosis was denied due to the lack of evidence showing that the conditions are more than 40% affected or require constant systemic therapy. The service connection for myelofibrosis is currently pending as it needs further investigation regarding its relation to Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema, myelofibrosis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2021
- Citation
- A21016507
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the Veteran's claim for service connection for dyshidrotic eczema must be remanded to obtain an adequate opinion regarding whether his condition is related to his service in Iraq.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected skin disability, characterized by urticaria with hives and dyshidrotic eczema, is now rated at a maximum of 60 percent. This rating is based on the characteristic lesions covering more than 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal as the proposed severance of service connection for prostate cancer and myelofibrosis was not a final decision, and thus premature.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's myelofibrosis, which was related to in-service herbicide exposure (Agent Orange), caused his death. Therefore, service connection for cause of death is granted.
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