The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any skin disorder that may be present. The Veteran's claim for service connection for plaque psoriasis is based on presumed exposure to chemical, environmental, hazardous waste, and biologic contaminants during his active duty in Saudi Arabia.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a current disability or link it to the Veteran's military service, leading to denial of the claim. The remand requires obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any skin disorder that may be present, including considering presumed exposure during active duty in Saudi Arabia.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder (claimed as shortness of breath), plaque psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22006777
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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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