The Board denied service connection for neck rash, also claimed as pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) fascial scarring, due to a lack of evidence linking the condition to active military service.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's neck rash or PFB began during active service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.
- Claimed conditions
- neck rash
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25010982
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that substantial compliance with the August 2021 remand directives has not been achieved, and therefore, the claims for service connection are being remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, neck rash, and headaches. Tinnitus is linked to in-service acoustic trauma. Neck rash and headaches have been found with unknown etiology.
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