Citation Nr: 21073273 Decision Date: 12/08/21 Archive Date: 12/08/21 DOCKET NO. 12-24 430 DATE: December 8, 2021 REMANDED Service connection for tension headaches is remanded. Service connection for a right foot disability is remanded. Service connection for a skin disorder is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served in the United States Army from June 1980 to June 1983 and from January 2003 to May 2004. In November 2020, the Board denied the claims for service connection for, in relevant part, tension headaches, a right foot disability, and a skin disorder. The Veteran appealed the November 2020 Board decision to the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran's Claims (Court). In an August 2021 order, the Court vacated, in part, the November 2020 Board decision and remanded the matter for action consistent with the terms of a Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR). Headaches In the November 2021 JMPR, the parties agreed that the Board should obtain a new VA examination regarding the Veteran's claim for his tension headaches. The parties found that the May 2019 VA examination failed to provide an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sinusitis and/or rhinitis caused or aggravated the Veteran's headaches. Therefore, remand is required in order to obtain such an opinion. Right Foot Regarding the Veteran's claim for a right foot disability, the parties agreed that the Board should obtain a new VA examination regarding the Veteran's claim for his right foot disability. The parties found that the May 2019 VA examination failed to address complaints contained in the Veteran's service treatment records. Therefore, remand is required in order to obtain an addendum opinion that considers the Veteran's in-service complaints of foot pain. Skin Disorder Lastly, regarding the Veteran's claim for a skin disorder, the parties agreed that the Board should obtain a new VA examination regarding the Veteran's claim for his skin disorder. The parties found that the May 2019 VA examination opined on the etiology of the Veteran's rash on his legs but failed to provide an opinion regarding the rash on the Veteran's face. Therefore, remand is required in order to obtain such an opinion. The matters are REMANDED for the following action: 1. Obtain a VA medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed tension headaches. The examiner must review the claims file, including previous VA examinations, and should note that review in the report. The rationale for all opinions should be provided. The examiner should explicitly provide the following opinions: Is it at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) that any tension headache disability is due to or the result of any service-connected disabilities, including sinusitis and/or rhinitis disease? Is it at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) that any tension headache disability has been aggravated by any service connected disabilities, including service-connected sinusitis and/or rhinitis? 2. Schedule a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disability. The claims file must be made available to the examiner for review. All necessary tests and studies should be performed, and all findings reported in detail. The examiner must opine whether is at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) that the Veteran's right foot disability is related to his military service. Specifically, the examiner must address the Veteran's service treatment records noting right foot pain, including but not limited to notes in November 1982, December 1982, and February 1983 citing foot pain. The rationale for the opinion must be provided. 3. Obtain a VA medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed skin disability. The examiner must review the claims file, including previous VA examinations, and should note that review in the report. The rationale for all opinions should be provided. The examiner should explicitly provide the following opinions: The examiner must opine whether is at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) that the Veteran's diagnosed seborrheic dermatitis and noted erythematous rash in the nasal folds and between the eyebrows is related to his military service. The rationale for the opinion must be provided. JOHN Z. JONES Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board Jorge Barroso, Associate Counsel The Board's decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.