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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current state of his service-connected dermatitis, clarify the May 2014 VA examiner's opinion regarding his lung condition, and determine if there are any residuals from his head injury.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to April 18, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection was denied for chronic perivascular dermatitis and hypertension.

The Veteran's tinea cruris has been rated as 10 percent disabling since February 1, 2010. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance is being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether his prescribed medication causes irreparable damage to his outergarments.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed skin disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's current eczema and dermatitis disabilities are not related to service, including exposure to radiation in service. The Board determined there was no other skin injury or disease during service, and the onset of the current symptoms occurred after service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability was denied, and the claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities was also denied. The Board found that while the Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him unable to work, they did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a Board video-conference hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the onset and etiology of his hypertension and dermatitis.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for eczema was granted, and the Board confirmed a noncompensable evaluation from June 7, 2007 to August 2, 2012. The appeal is now limited to the periods of December 2, 2005 to March 28, 2007 and June 7, 2007 to August 2, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on all of his listed conditions was denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and insufficient evidence to establish service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete prior directives and inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's non-compensable service-connected disabilities do not interfere with his employability, and therefore, the claim for a 10 percent rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right foot injuries, contributed to his death from possible pulmonary embolism. The Board resolves doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis became disabling enough to warrant a TDIU effective August 12, 1992.

The Veteran's skin rash and vision loss were not found to be related to his military service. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records. The specific issues are about increased ratings for dermatitis prior to and on or after March 26, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated. The claim for acne is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, recurrence within one year after discharge, or association with service.