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

The Veteran's service-connected depression is found to be the primary cause of his sleep disorder and chronic fatigue, which are granted as secondary to this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining updated VA examination reports and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding no evidence of current disability related to service. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to inadequate examination report.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current skin disability and therefore, service connection for a skin disability is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected eczematoid dermatitis is currently evaluated at a 10 percent rating. The Board finds that the current symptomatology does not warrant an increased evaluation as it only involves topical therapy and affects less than 5% of his body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA outpatient treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to assess the current level of severity of his disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are not related to his service, including exposure to herbicides. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and psoriasis. The evidence received since the last denial indicates that the Veteran may have developed a skin condition related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. However, the claim remains pending as further development is required.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including consideration of direct service connection and potential exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing the Veteran with appropriate notice of how to substantiate a claim for entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin conditions, including tinea pedis and fatty lipoma, are not related to his service or exposure to herbicides. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder, including seborrheic dermatitis, acne and tinea versicolor. The Veteran's sinusitis is found to be chronic and related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of cold injuries of the hands and feet (claimed as frostbite) is denied because there are no separate and distinct manifestations not already associated with service-connected conditions.,Service connection for a sinus condition, to include left-frontal sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, is denied due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease that resulted in current symptoms. The Veteran's currently-diagnosed allergic rhinitis is attributed to environmental allergens rather than military service.

The Veteran's psoriasis is not service-connected, but his skin disease (including involvement of the feet and groin) has been granted.,Service connection for psoriasis remains unclear due to conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his anxiety with depression and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have resulted in a combined disability rating of 100 percent. The Veteran is eligible for financial assistance to acquire an automobile or adaptive equipment due to the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected tinea pedis with toenail onychomycosis and obtaining any relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's dermatitis has been rated at a 10% disability rating since May 9, 2013. Prior to that date, the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran claims service connection for PTB and acne vulgaris, alleging that both conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service. The claim for PTB is reopened due to new evidence supporting the claim within three years of discharge.,The claim for acne vulgaris remains denied as no new evidence has been provided to substantiate the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining service medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his psoriasis and depressive disorder.