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 a skin condition, finding no evidence of such condition during active service and insufficient medical evidence linking the current conditions to in-service herbicide exposure.

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 dermatitis has been rated at 10 percent for the period on appeal, as it affects between 10 and 18 percent of his total body area. The rating is based on the symptoms described by the VA examinations and private opinion.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic contact dermatitis, heart disability, rash (psoriasis), and diabetes mellitus type 2. The decision found no current disabilities related to these conditions, and the evidence did not establish a link between any of them and service.

The Board has determined that the effective dates for increased disability ratings of atopic dermatitis, lumbar strain with scoliosis, and bilateral plantar fasciitis should be August 27, 2014.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of pseudofolliculitis barbae, which began during service, meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection of Acne is well grounded and grants a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, as well as his claim for service connection for sleep apnea are all remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the other issues.

Service connection for lumbar spine strain is granted. A 10 percent rating is granted for the Veteran’s right ring finger scar from May 6, 2013, and a compensable rating (i.e., a rating higher than 0 percent) prior to that date is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee conditions have been found to be etiologically related to his residuals of a total right hip replacement. His claims for increased ratings and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded.

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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his tinea cruris and tinea pedis, as well as his sleep apnea. The VA will obtain all relevant treatment records and verify periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

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.