The Board remands the claim for a dermatological condition, to include skin lesions, actinic keratoses, and chronic melanoma, for further development of evidence related to in-service toxic exposures.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay reports concerning in-service toxic exposures are deemed credible, but an examination has not been conducted. A remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any current dermatological conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- skin lesions, actinic keratoses, chronic melanoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25042023
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection and higher initial evaluations for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, actinic keratoses, plantar fasciitis, basal cell carcinoma, and various musculoskeletal issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for additional skin conditions, including actinic keratoses, intertrigo, and seborrheic dermatitis, as the evidence did not show a direct relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service or any service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a skin condition to ensure that all related conditions are considered and to correct a duty to assist error.
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