Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and clarify the nature of his claims. The specific issues on appeal include increased ratings for tinea versicolor, service connection for a low back disability, and neurological disabilities of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn due to his request in a March 2017 statement.,The Veteran's claims for service connection and ratings related to hearing loss, psoriasis, and secondary disabilities are dismissed as the issues were withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for photodermatitis is being remanded due to the need for another VA examination at a time when his symptoms are active.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his erectile dysfunction and depressive disorder, as well as a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected loss of bone density with pain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and psoriasis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records, arranging for examinations, and determining if there is a relationship between his conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing on the issue of entitlement to service connection for acne. The Veteran's claim remains pending and will be addressed after the hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions have not warranted an increased rating in any of the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for keloid scars as residuals of cystic acne has been denied. The medical evidence does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and related conditions, necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person prior to December 11, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and experience prior to July 31, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis, was not incurred or aggravated in service. The Veteran's PFB does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Board hearing due to his request. The issues include increased ratings, service connection claims, and TDIU.

The Veteran's nummular eczema has not affected more than 8% of his entire body or exposed areas, and no systemic therapy was required. Therefore, a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's acne scars of the face and upper back have been rated at 30 percent since July 22, 2014. The appeal is granted for these ratings.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbar degenerative changes, collectively preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left shoulder disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected eczema.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable between November 16, 2009, and January 18, 2011.