The Board has granted service connection for xerosis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the condition began in service and is related to exposure to coral poisoning while in service in Saipan.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was based on an inaccurate factual premise but supported a nexus between the current diagnosis of xerosis and military service due to the Veteran's lay statements and intermittent symptoms throughout the years.
- Claimed conditions
- xerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23054527
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for xerosis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service, including exposure to chemical irritants such as petroleum oil.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board grants service connection for a skin disability of the bilateral feet, diagnosed as xerosis, finding that it began during active service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an increased initial rating for a skin disability, including chronic dermatitis, tinea pedis, xerosis and hyperkeratosis, to obtain additional medical evidence regarding systemic therapy and the degree of involvement of nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, onychomycosis, xerosis, and difficulty swallowing to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
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