Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2018

The Board found that the Veteran was properly found to be rehabilitated for purposes of the vocational rehabilitation program, but there is insufficient evidence to determine whether his service-connected disabilities have worsened to the extent that they preclude him from performing the duties of school paraprofessional or if the occupation is now unsuitable on the basis of his specific employment handicap and capabilities. The case is REMANDED for additional development.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's cardiopulmonary arrest was caused or contributed substantially or materially to his death. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's anxiety is found to be part of her service-connected PTSD. The dermatitis claim remains pending as the evidence does not support a separate diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his back and skin conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in December 2017, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for cornea dystrophy has been withdrawn. The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected eczematous dermatitis and associated glaucoma disabilities.

The Veteran is not entitled to a compensable rating for his skin disease prior to July 20, 2017 and a 10 percent rating thereafter.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for atopic dermatitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, both claimed as due to Gulf War Syndrome. The evidence received since the last final denial supports a current diagnosis of these conditions related to the Veteran's Persian Gulf service.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for tinea pedis and service connection for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations and stressor verification.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has been reopened, with the new evidence showing a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims. The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the issue of a higher (compensable) initial disability rating for chronic dermatitis has become moot.

The Veteran seeks service connection for chloracne due to exposure to herbicides. The RO denied the claim, and the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's chloracne is related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any skin, toenail, or peripheral neuropathy disabilities. The Veteran claims these conditions are related to service in Korea.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of October 5, 2010 for the assignment of a 60 percent evaluation for contact dermatitis with keloidal scarring.

The Veteran's tinea cruris and folliculitis were treated with systemic antibiotic therapy from August 28, 2008 to October 23, 2008. Prior to February 1, 2016, the condition covered less than 5% of his entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae has not met the criteria for a compensable disability rating as it affects less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas, does not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs, and does not have any characteristics of disfigurement listed in the relevant regulation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including tinea corporis, was denied. The Board found that the tinea corporis is not related to her military service and does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's skin conditions, including basal cell carcinoma excision; actinic keratosis, multiple scars; and dermatitis not otherwise specified, lesion on right anterior chest, are service-connected. His loss of nails in both feet is also service-connected. The Veteran's PTSD is also service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted. The decision also includes a finding of service connection for idiopathic non-ischemic cardiomyopathy.

The Veteran's psoriasis has not affected at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body or exposed areas, and does not require intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids. Therefore, he is not entitled to an initial compensable rating.