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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and residuals of polio of the right lower extremity due to insufficient compliance with previous instructions. The claims are returned to the AOJ for further consideration.

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

The Veteran's initial and increased rating claims for CAD are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,The Veteran's service connection claims for asthma, dermatitis, hypertension, and prostate condition are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis and related pruritus, finding that the Veteran's chronic dermatitis began during service and continued to the present. The conditions of atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, and basal cell carcinoma are also considered as part of the grant.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus need further evaluation due to potential progression of symptoms since his last VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis was previously rated at 60 percent, but the VA reduced it to 10 percent effective October 1, 2013. The Board has now restored the 60 percent rating as it found that the evidence showed constant or near-constant use of topical corticosteroids as systemic therapy.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic external otitis and eczema back, neck, and chest area due to incomplete service treatment records and need for medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including PTSD, MDD, a left knee condition, respiratory issues, and a skin condition. The cases are being returned to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, granted an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected hemorrhoids, and granted an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for his service-connected dermatitis. The issues of increased ratings for other conditions remain in appellate status.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder, but the issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis, asthma, a skin disability, and migraine headaches are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of legal briefs submitted in January 2017 and August 2017. The Veteran’s attorney requested that both briefs be combined into one decision.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae. Service connection was remanded for the low back disability issue.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sinusitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been reopened. The Veteran is not service connected for PTSD at this time.,PTSD: Service connection has not been established as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current conditions.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for his shoulder and gastrointestinal conditions have been granted, with specific ratings assigned. The issue of an esophageal stricture evaluation prior to July 9, 2013 has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions and disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder and eczema were denied service connection. The Veteran's pelvic fracture residuals, hip strain with degenerative changes, and knee strain with degenerative changes are being remanded for further evaluation.,Individual unemployability is deferred pending the outcome of the increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for residuals of TBI, service connection for psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and an initial compensable rating and a rating greater than 30 percent from April 12, 2016, for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Further development is needed to address these issues.

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