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

The Board has determined that the May 2008 VA medical examination is inadequate and additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination for bilateral flat feet, is needed. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and examinations, as well as to ensure that all relevant evidence has been considered in the adjudication of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for dyshidrotic eczema and bullous tinea pedis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's skin rash, diagnosed as psoriasis, is found to be related to his service-connected PTSD. His PTSD rating remains at 70 percent.

The Veteran's sinus disease, originally claimed as anterior and posterior table left frontal sinus fracture, is granted service connection.,Service connection for onychodystrophy, tinea pedis, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a skin examination and clarification of service connection issues.

The Veteran's urticaria has been rated as noncompensable (0 percent) since February 1975. The most recent VA examination in December 2013 found the Veteran to have no current diagnosis or obvious signs/symptoms of generalized urticaria, and noted that his condition did not impact daily activities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a comprehensive VA internal medicine examination to determine the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Veteran's skin symptoms have been attributed to various conditions, none of which were present in service or etiologically related to service. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that his current skin condition is related to service.

The Veteran's acne and hypertension were found to be service-connected, with no specific rating assigned.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical evidence and examination regarding the Veteran's skin disability and back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders his vocational goal infeasible for continued vocational rehabilitation and training.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right leg disability, including a right knee disability. The evidence did not establish that any current right leg or right knee disability was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claims for service connection for tinea cruris and numbness and weakness of the left lower extremity. The evidence received since the February 1997 rating decision relates to these conditions.,The Veteran seeks to reopen his claim for service connection for esophagus problems, which he previously claimed as breathing problems. He also seeks to reopen his claims for urinary problems and enlarged liver. The evidence supports reopening of these claims.

The Veteran's skin disabilities, including xerosis, stasis dermatitis, and lipomas, are not service connected as they do not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to herbicide exposure. The Board finds that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims of service connection for asthma and psoriasis claimed as lesions, based on new evidence related to radiation exposure during active service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have any service-connected disabilities, and therefore, her claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for ischemic heart disease was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal during the hearing.,The claim of reopening a claim of service connection for chloracne was granted, but no new evidence was provided to support this.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding potential exposure to nerve agents and other chemicals during service.