The Board granted service connection for prurigo nodularis, finding that the condition is at least as likely as not etiologically related to treatment received for a service-connected right foot disability.
The deciding factor: The private dermatologist's opinion was more probative than the VA examiner's contrary opinion, leading to an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence on the matter.
- Claimed conditions
- prurigo nodularis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25057834
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The appeal for service connection for a right eye disability and sleep disturbance disability was dismissed, while the appeal for a left wrist strain was denied. The 20 percent rating for a left knee disability was restored, but an increased rating was denied. No compensable ratings were granted for allergic rhinitis or prurigo nodularis.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for prurigo nodularis, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied. The claims for prostate cancer, proctitis, penile implant, CIDP, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and prurigo nodularis were remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of seborrheic dermatitis with prurigo nodularis and scarring due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service is a key factor.
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