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

The Veteran's claims for increased eczematoid dermatitis and service connection for an eye condition, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure, were denied. The claim for service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease was not addressed due to the recharacterization of the issue.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the September 2007 rating decision was granted, with service connection for sinusitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and pseudofolliculitis assigned. However, his right ankle disability remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disorder(s), to include chloracne and residual scarring, due to Agent Orange exposure is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected acne vulgaris due to the lack of recent VA examination and potential fluctuation in symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and reopening of service connection claims were denied. The tinnitus claim was not reopened as there is no new evidence relating to a previously unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim. The hearing loss claim was also not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The skin condition and back disability claims were reopened, but service connection was not granted.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Board has determined that the current examination report should be returned for an addendum opinion to determine if it is clear and unmistakable that PFB was not aggravated by military service beyond its natural progression.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. The Board also found no service connection due to lack of in-service disease or injury, failure to show continuity of symptoms after service, and inability to establish presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's chloracne was not service-connected, but his arthritis/stiffness and hypertension were found to be related to his service. The stroke residuals claim is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination in its July 2012 denial of service connection for a skin disability. The Veteran's claim must be remanded for a new VA examination and opinion regarding whether any diagnosed skin disability is related to his military service, including consideration of his contentions that wearing heavy uniforms during hot weather permanently aggravated his skin disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing before the Board. The claims related to his service-connected conditions and TDIU are pending.

The Veteran requested the withdrawal of his appeal, specifically to include all issues identified on the title page of this decision and his request for a Board hearing.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left foot condition, circumcision residuals, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. He also claims compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from a June 1990 dental extraction.,The Veteran contends that he has residual numbness in his left front gums and teeth due to a June 1990 VA dental extraction, which resulted in complications such as numbness of the lower lip or tongue. The examiner will determine if this disability is related to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.,The Veteran claims service connection for a left foot condition, circumcision residuals, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. He also seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from a June 1990 dental extraction.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's skin disorder is not related to or the result of his military service, including especially his alleged exposure to Agent Orange. The Board denies this claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and tinea pedis. The AOJ will arrange for a medical examination to determine if any current skin disorders are related to service, including those diagnosed during active duty. Additionally, an opinion from the examiner who provided the July 2011 VA audiology examination will be sought regarding whether hearing loss and/or tinnitus are of service onset or otherwise related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin condition, including psoriasis, is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a traveling member of the Board of Veterans' Appeals.