The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination and medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current skin disorders, including her palmar rash. The examiner will consider all diagnoses present during the appeal period since 1997 and assess whether each condition is at least as likely as not related to service or in-service chemical exposure.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that a remand is necessary due to the need for further medical evaluation and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current skin disorders, including her palmar rash.
- Claimed conditions
- Palmar rash, Tinea infection (left hand), Allergic rashes, Impetigo, Contact dermatitis (left palm), Eczema (bilateral palms)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075939
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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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