The Board granted service connection for a skin condition manifest by acne and associated scarring, finding that new and relevant evidence had been submitted since the previous denial.
The deciding factor: The evidence failed to establish clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the pre-existing acne condition was not aggravated during active service, thus rebutting the presumption of soundness. The continuation of the condition is well documented in treatment records, corroborating the Veteran's testimony regarding its severity before, during, and after active service.
- Claimed conditions
- skin condition manifest by acne and associated scarring
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093499
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