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

The Board denied service connection for acne due to exposure to burn pits, finding no evidence of a direct link.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims for a bilateral elbow disability, knee disability, hand disability, liver disability, weight gain, carcinoma of the abdominal cavity status post-surgical removal, kidney disability, and psoriasis. The remand is due to incomplete STRs and inadequate VA opinions regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, headaches as secondary to sinusitis, acne of the left upper extremity, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood are granted effective from August 26, 2010. The RO did not address these conditions in prior decisions but evidence received during the development process reasonably raised claims for these disabilities.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating of 10 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 granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for eczematous dermatitis is remanded due to inadequate examination regarding the impact of topical corticosteroid use.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no current disabilities related to the conditions claimed, except for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's initial, compensable disability rating for the cyst is denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the cyst of the left testicle is granted. An initial disability rating of 10 percent for ingrown toenails is granted. The Veteran's increased disability rating of 60 percent for eczema from February 5, 2013 is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to conflicting evidence and gaps in medical records.

The Veteran's chloracne is granted as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, with all reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal due to satisfaction with the current rating for Eczema.

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 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 bilateral hip disability is granted as service-connected due to a diagnosis of mild degenerative arthritis, presumed related to active service.,Service connection for the Veteran's skin disability (psoriasiform dermatitis) is denied because it was not caused or permanently worsened by his service-connected back disability.

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