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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinea cruris is service connected, and his obstructive sleep apnea may be secondary to obesity resulting from a service-connected bilateral knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral tinea pedis and the residuals of a left foot injury, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-service existence or aggravation during service.,The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that he had these conditions as a result of exposure to moisture during active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis was not incurred in or related to his active service, including as a result of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Veteran's skin diseases are attributed to known clinical diagnoses and not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident of service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a compensable rating for dermatitis. The decision found that there was no evidence of in-service hearing loss or skin condition, and thus could not be presumed due to noise exposure or any other basis.

The Board found no evidence of a current skin disorder related to service or herbicide exposure, and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and providing the Veteran with VCAA notices. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and consideration of extraschedular rating criteria.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed skin disorder, including acne conglobata, is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues currently before the Board, including service connection claims and a TDIU claim. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for melanoma and IGD, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and that these conditions are not related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to ensure compliance with prior remands and to obtain necessary medical records. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected tinea versicolor and service connection for a right shoulder condition, including as due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin disorders, including contact dermatitis, basal cell carcinoma of the left temple, and squamous cell carcinoma of the left hand, are not related to his military service or inservice exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also found no evidence of a current dental disorder for compensation purposes. Service connection is denied for all issues raised in this decision.

The Veteran was granted service connection for the residuals of a left biceps injury, including reduced muscle strength. He is also granted a higher rating for his headaches starting from June 15, 2010.,A separate 10 percent rating is assigned for occasional dizziness related to his headaches.

The Veteran's tinea cruris and herpes simplex II have been manifested by less than 5 percent of the entire body, less than 5 percent of the exposed area affected, and has not required more than topical therapy. Therefore, he is not entitled to an initial compensable disability rating for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thyroid disability, skin disability (including cold-induced urticaria, dermatitis, and heat-induced rashes), peripheral neuropathy, and fatigability treated by CPAP are all related to his service-connected thyroid disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues involving increased ratings for right ankle sprain, herpes simplex and atopic dermatitis, duodenal bulb ulcers and reflux esophagitis prior to February 6, 2015, tinea pedis, and the appeals to reopen claims of service connection for low back pain, phimosis, right knee disorder, chest pain, and anemia.