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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development as there are outstanding VA treatment records and examinations that have not been associated with the claims file.,The Veteran's service connection claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae will be remanded to determine if he has a current diagnosis of this condition, and whether it is related to his military service.,The Veteran's right knee disability, left foot disability, residuals of cold injury of the right hand, and residuals of cold injury of the left hand will be remanded for an examination to determine their nature and etiology.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for plantar fasciitis of the right foot will be remanded for a new VA examination to assess its current severity.,The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of cold injury of the right hand and left hand will be remanded for an examination to determine their nature and etiology.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for plantar fasciitis of the right foot will be remanded for a new VA examination to assess its current severity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development as the most recent medical evidence of record was received nearly three years ago and he has provided a lay statement asserting his service-connected disabilities are more severely disabling than reflected in the currently assigned ratings.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis has not affected more than 5% of his entire body or exposed areas, and only required topical therapy. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service. The Veteran's conditions were found not to be related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The remaining issues remain pending.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion to determine if the Veteran's psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are related to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The issues of service connection will be decided based on the new evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities, effective from March 1, 2007. The decision also noted that his service-connected dermatitis does not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current manifestations of the condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee condition, numbness of the right lower extremity, and bilateral tinea pedis were not incurred in service. The Veteran's hallux valgus was not diagnosed during the appeal period.

The Veteran's skin disabilities are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if they are related to his service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange. The case will be returned to the Board after the examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with service connection for dermatitis and the timeliness of a notice of disagreement regarding an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again, including obtaining new medical opinions and determining if the timely filing of a notice of disagreement was met.

The Veteran's service-connected folliculitis is rated at a 10 percent evaluation effective May 28, 2014. Prior to that date, the condition affected less than 5% of his entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's service connection claims for facial warts and PTSD were denied, but he was granted a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to July 2, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's eczema. The issues on appeal are related to service connection for sleep apnea and rating in excess of 30 percent for eczema.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal in all matters currently on appeal, including the reopening of a claim for right foot hammertoes and several other issues. As such, there are no remaining claims for the Board to consider.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a skin disability, which may be related to his in-service exposure to herbicides and/or diesel fuels. The VA will need to provide an examination to determine the etiology of any current skin disabilities and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The issues of service connection for various conditions are pending.

The Veteran's appeal of his claim for service connection for chloracne has been withdrawn. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for a lung disability and residuals of boils have been remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psoriasis is proximately due to his service-connected schizophrenia, and thus grants service connection for psoriasis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for atopic dermatitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.