The Board has not found sufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's hypopigmentation is related to his service in Saudi Arabia. The case is being sent back for further examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: An addendum opinion is needed from a clinician regarding whether the Veteran's hypopigmentation is at least as likely as not related to environmental exposures during active duty service in Saudi Arabia.
- Claimed conditions
- hypopigmentation, skin discoloration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22033184
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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.
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