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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and a nervous condition have been reopened, but the Board finds that there is no clear and unmistakable error in the original rating decision. The Veteran's separation examination noted a skin abnormality, which may or may not refer to his tattoo. There are also STRs indicating treatment for constipation with emotional overlay and Librium use.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the provision of copies of recent SSOCs to his representative.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to consider the claims of service connection and increased rating, including a VA examination for urethral discharge (gonorrhea) and herpes.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder (tinea versicolor) and found that the Veteran's current skin condition is related to his in-service fungal infection. The Board also found that the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities, right hip degenerative joint disease and left hip degenerative joint disease, are not connected to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, emphysema, bronchitis, genitourinary disability, eye infections, and hypertension are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral foot and shoulder disabilities were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his current conditions and active military service.

The Veteran's skin rash has been attributed to known clinical diagnoses, and thus service connection pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1117 is legally precluded.

The Veteran's left foot dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as it only affects less than 20% of exposed areas and no systemic therapy is required.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and acne have been granted. The effective date for the acne service connection is pending resolution of a NOD filed in October 2015.

The Veteran is currently service-connected for several disabilities, but the Board finds that a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management is not necessary for him to obtain or maintain employment in his chosen field.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected eczema of the hands, legs, and feet is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and a need for a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's acne was a preexisting condition noted at entry into service and did not undergo an increase in severity during her active duty service. Therefore, she is not entitled to service connection for a skin disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) as there was no evidence showing that the Veteran's death was related to his service, including any in-service radiation exposure.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn. The Board dismissed the appeals as they were not properly presented.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are as likely as not of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PFB was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition warranted a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected atopic dermatitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted.,Further examinations and medical records are needed to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed eczema, right knee disorder, and scar, middle forehead.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's skin disorders and considering a possible secondary service connection claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling new examinations to address his claims of service connection for tinea cruris and tinea pedis, a back disability, and joint disabilities.