The Board denied service connection for a skin disability, claimed as chloracne, due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis and no in-service incurrence or aggravation. The claims for right lower extremity (RLE) and left lower extremity (LLE) diabetic peripheral neuropathy were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no competent medical evidence supporting the Veteran's claim of a skin disability, including chloracne, during the appeal period. The claims for RLE and LLE diabetic peripheral neuropathy were remanded due to an incomplete record regarding in-service toxic exposure events.
- Claimed conditions
- skin disability, claimed as chloracne, right lower extremity (RLE) diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity (LLE) diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25085472
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