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

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for acne and athlete’s foot due to a lack of VA examination, and requests updated treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's psoriasis is granted as service-connected, and his memory loss disability, cervical spine disability, and dysentery are denied. The application to reopen the claim for bilateral hearing loss was not successful.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for a right inguinal hernia due to lack of current diagnosis.,The Veteran's migraines, including migraine variants, were not rated as compensable because there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating of 20 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for annual VA clothing allowances due to use of diabetic shoes and custom insoles/orthotics, as well as skin medications. The decision is based on the VHA Handbook 1173.15 which states that these items do not tend to wear or tear clothing.

The rating for the Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae was reduced from 60 percent to noncompensable effective September 1, 2012. The Board found that this reduction was not proper and restored the original 60 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support higher ratings, and it was determined that the Veteran could still obtain and maintain employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are causing him to need assistance with activities of daily living, and he requests a VA examination to determine if he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate. The Board has determined that further evaluation is needed due to the passage of over three years since his last VA examination.