The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to service connection for basal cell carcinoma and whether the Veteran has a current condition related to his rashes on his hands. The AOJ will review the additional evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a private medical opinion and medical literature submission.
The deciding factor: The Board found that further development is needed due to issues regarding the service connection for basal cell carcinoma and whether the Veteran has a current condition related to his rashes on his hands.
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma, dermatitis, psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22011272
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis as the appeal is considered duplicative of a previous decision.
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