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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unemployable prior to February 29, 2008. Since then, she has had a combined schedular disability rating of 100 percent and is contending that she is unemployable due to the combination of these same service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain medical opinions and treatment records, including those from Kaiser Permanente.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if any of the Veteran's skin disorders are related to his military service, including his service in Saudi Arabia. The appeal is also remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae and folliculitis with an effective date of June 19, 2000.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's current PTSD is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The skin infections on the chest are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions. The TDIU issue will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Veteran's PFB and Seborrheic Dermatitis were evaluated, but neither condition met the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations. The conditions did not affect more than five percent of his entire body or exposed areas, nor required intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not attributable to service. The VA examinations and medical opinions provided no evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection, initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and dermatitis. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psoriasis is not service-connected as it did not manifest during his active duty and there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the aforementioned issues, and they are hereby dismissed.

The Veteran's heart disability is not service-connected as there was no diagnosed condition during or after service.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis has been granted, with the condition considered to be a continuation of symptoms from service.,Service connection for acne, folliculitis, and atopic dermatitis has been granted, with the condition considered to be related to in-service treatment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the increased ratings for headaches and chest scars, as well as service connection claims for a lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, bilateral pes planus, psoriasis, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone are not of sufficient severity to produce unemployability, and the Board denies entitlement to total disability due to individual unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus with Morton's Neuroma of the right foot is rated at 10 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU based on his other service-connected conditions. The Board finds that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated as 50 percent disabling since July 29, 2014. The skin disorder issue is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision and is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's combined schedular disability rating was 100 percent, and he is contending that he is unemployable due to a combination of these same service-connected disabilities. The criteria for the assignment of a TDIU are not met.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as dermatitis, has been rated at 30 percent since August 31, 2012. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating based on the current level of disability.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for further examination and development of evidence related to the Veteran's acne with residual scars. The Veteran is seeking an initial compensable rating for this condition.