The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis of the scalp and retained metal fragments in the scalp and cheek, both on a presumptive basis. The claims for chronic disability manifested by loss of appetite and chronic fatigue are denied as they are found to be manifestations of service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's complaints related to his sleep impairment, loss of appetite, and fatigue are all fully contemplated by the service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder. As he does not manifest disabilities that are separate and distinct from the already-service connected condition, service connection on a direct or secondary basis is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- folliculitis of the scalp, retained metal fragments in the scalp and cheek, chronic disability manifested by loss of appetite (eating disorder), chronic fatigue
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24081615
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