The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for dry skin of the hands is remanded due to inadequate examination and medical opinions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for various skin conditions are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for scars other than a lip scar is remanded due to inadequate examination.
The deciding factor: There was not substantial compliance with the Board's December 2021 Remand as to these issues, and further remand is necessary.,The VA examiner did not consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his skin conditions and treatment history. The matter is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim for dry skin of the hands.,The VA examiner did not provide an opinion on whether any of the medications used by the Veteran during the appeal period equate to 'systemic therapy' for VA purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- dry skin of the hands, seborrheic dermatitis, basal cell carcinoma, skin rash, tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22042031
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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.
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