Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2016

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for proper disposition of the Veteran's withdrawn DRO hearing request and scheduling of a Central Office hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issues of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and hypertension, are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis has been reopened and granted. The RO reduced the rating assigned to his scar in the lumbar area from 10 percent to 0 percent, which is now void ab initio. His TDIU claim was withdrawn prior to a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current low back disability including arthritis that is related to service, and thus cannot be granted service connection for this condition.,Similarly, the Board has found no evidence of a current left knee disability including arthritis that can be attributed to service. The Veteran's current left knee disabilities are presumed to have developed post-service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash, right renal mass, and high cholesterol have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae, right hand disorder, left hand disorder, sinusitis, and right knee disorder are all found to be related to service. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to issues with the mailing address and for obtaining additional medical records related to her low back, right knee, psoriasis, and eczema claims.

The Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus with secondary tinea pedis and erectile dysfunction is rated at 40 percent since December 8, 2009. The rating reflects the need for insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriasis. The Veteran contends that his psoriasis began during service, but there is conflicting evidence regarding its onset.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection for bilateral tinea pedis, multiple joint pain indicative of an undiagnosed illness, and a left shoulder disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's VA treatment records and private treatment records, as well as SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran will also be provided with a new VA examination to address whether any of his claimed conditions are related to service.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and diabetes mellitus, preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis is due to or a result of continuation treatment he had while on active duty. The Veteran's service records show mild degenerative changes in his knees from as early as two months prior to his entry into service, and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut this presumption.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for dermatitis of the hands and feet, as well as his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings in excess of the assigned disability ratings for cervical spine disability, sinusitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and umbilical hernia. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's skin condition, including chloracne and acne keratosis, is being remanded for further development to determine the severity of his disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.