Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne or PCT was denied. His diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for gastroparesis prior to April 10, 2006 or from April 10, 2006 onwards, nor for folliculitis since December 21, 2006. For TDIU claim, it was determined that there is no factual basis to support the Veteran's inability to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due solely to his service-connected disabilities prior to May 14, 2009.

The Veteran does not have current disabilities due to left patellofemoral syndrome, a left foot disorder, a left hip disorder, right hip bursitis or other right hip disorder, a low back disorder, or intertrigo or other skin disorder. Her tinnitus has not been shown as having been sustained during her active duty service or as being related in any other way to her active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and atopic eczematous dermatitis, finding that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches or a compensable rating for atopic eczematous dermatitis.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including VA treatment records and Social Security Administration disability payment records. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that diabetes mellitus did not manifest during or within one year of separation from active service and was not caused by active service. Hyperlipidemia is considered a laboratory result rather than a disability. The other conditions were also not found to have manifested during service or be causally related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's atrophic dermatitis did not have its onset in service and is not related to his active military service, including his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's skin allergies are currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.,For his fractured mandible with rigid fixation, the evidence does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent or extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin disorder of the arms, hands, and face due to potential service connection issues. The Veteran is requested to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a skin disability including chloracne and acne vulgaris, and a low back disability. The evidence did not establish that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew her substantive appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed left hip, left knee, and thoracolumbar spine disabilities did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge. The current evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and eczematous dermatitis were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder strain, dry eye syndrome, and contact dermatitis have not been shown to warrant a higher initial disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected as they were not incurred or aggravated during his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and determined that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service. The NSC pension claim will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's skin disability, seborrheic dermatitis, is being remanded for a new VA examination due to the Veteran's testimony of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 1151 and secondary service connection were denied as there was no evidence of VA negligence or fault in the care provided, and his conditions are not considered to be proximately due to or the result of a condition that has been previously established.