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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and dermatitis (formerly called folliculitis of the scalp) have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for further development. The right hip disability claim is being remanded, as well as the increased rating for lumbar spine disability and a compensable rating for tinea corporis.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 20 percent.

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

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and denied a rating for it.

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

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 case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the listed conditions have been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of appeal. The Board has not jurisdiction over these issues as they are no longer in contention.

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 further evidence and a new VA examination to assess her service-connected dermatitis.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a skin disorder (tinea versicolor) and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, but denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent, while his left lower extremity radiculopathy and monoparesis are rated at 40 percent from September 14, 2015.,The Veteran was denied a TDIU based on the service-connected radiculopathies. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hand dermatitis is remanded due to inconsistencies between the VA examination findings and his treatment records. A new VA examination is required to determine if topical corticosteroid treatments affected his body as a whole and whether they are 'like' a corticosteroid or immunosuppressive drug.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are granted. The decision on the merits will be reviewed.