The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate, as they did not consider or address the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service exposure to cold temperatures and post-service skin symptoms. The claim is being remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on previous inadequate VA examination and opinion which failed to adequately consider the Veteran's lay statements about his service experiences and post-service symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Vitiligo, Psoriasiform dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23010096
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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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