Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including hallux valgus and pes planus, is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty or due to a disease or injury incurred in service.,The Veteran's residuals of head trauma are not service-connected as her current condition does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis has been rated as noncompensable due to the skin manifestations not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Board finds that no higher rating is warranted based on the current evidence of record.

The Veteran's death is being reviewed to determine if any service-connected conditions contributed to his cause of death, including exposure to herbicides and use of prescribed medications.

The VA determined that the Veteran's skin disorder is not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange). The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a connection between any current skin condition and his presumed exposure during service.

The Veteran's schizophrenia, along with other service-connected conditions, rendered him unemployable for the periods from October 22, 2002 to March 20, 2005 and from April 2, 2005 to April 15, 2007.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective April 26, 2009, due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PFB and low back disability are found to be related to service. The depressive disorder is found to be aggravated by the service-connected eye disability.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the bilateral feet are found to be related to his military service in Vietnam. The Veteran's skin rash is not linked to any specific exposure or condition.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II disability, but denied service connection for hypertension and psoriasis on the basis that they are not related to herbicide exposure or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's tinea capitis is resolved and does not warrant a compensable rating. The Veteran's residual scar from repaired atrial myxoma has pain but no limitation of function, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7804.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is REMANDED to obtain outstanding VA and private treatment records, clarify whether there are any updated records from the Penn Sleep Center, and schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn all of her claims on appeal, including those for service connection and initial disability ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and increased ratings for left shoulder disability, headaches, folliculitis, and cervical spine disability. The decision also addressed a claim for TDIU but did not adjudicate it due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, hypertension, and a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD are granted. The initial compensable rating of 10 percent for tinea pedis and onychomycosis is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected DJD of the right knee is currently rated at 10 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU.,Service connection for folliculitis decalvans was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar pain syndrome, left ankle limited motion, and lower extremity radiculopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's current skin disorders, including seborrheic dermatitis, actinic keratosis, actinic dermatosis, chronic solar dermatitis, and seborrheic keratosis, are related to his military service.

The Veteran's solar lentigo was initially rated at 10 percent from August 30, 2002 to November 8, 2010. From November 9, 2010 to November 28, 2012, the disability rating was increased to 60 percent.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including adult acne and contact dermatitis, is being reviewed for service connection due to herbicide exposure. The case has been remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The issues include service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, initial evaluations for folliculitis and cellulitis of the scalp, a rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and restoration of a 40 percent evaluation for lumbosacral strain.