The Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent rash of the face and hands, variously diagnosed, is granted.,Service connection is denied for any other skin condition, including toenail fungus (tinea unguium).,The Veteran's hypertension secondary to his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder with major depressive disorder remains under consideration.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the presence of a recurrent rash on the face and hands during the appeal period.,There is no persuasive weight of evidence linking any other skin condition, including toenail fungus (tinea unguium), to service.,Further examination and opinion are needed regarding the Veteran's hypertension secondary to his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder with major depressive disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent rash of the face and hands, toenail fungus (tinea unguium), facial folliculitis, xeroderma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23007264
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