The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior instructions, requiring further development including obtaining a new VA examination to assess the nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed skin disorders and service.
The deciding factor: Further development is required as there was not compliance with the Board's prior instructions regarding the relationship of the Veteran's skin disorders to his in-service exposure to yellowcake uranium and cracking/peeling hands.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema, tinea manuum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21065223
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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
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- Denied
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