Granted
The Board granted service connection for atopic dermatitis, finding a direct relationship to exposure to fine particulate matter during the Veteran's service in the Persian Gulf.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided evidence supporting a positive causal connection between atopic dermatitis and service, including particulate matter exposure during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.
- Claimed conditions
- atopic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088243
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