Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for sun avoidance was denied. The claim for IBS was dismissed due to procedural issues, and the claim for gynecomastia was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis for sun avoidance distinct from his service-connected malignant melanoma.
- Claimed conditions
- sun avoidance, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (colitis), diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, severe stomach pain, irritable colon, gastrointestinal problems, gynecomastia
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003220
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