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

The Veteran's Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) has affected less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas, with no more than topical therapy required during a 12-month period. As such, the claim for an initial compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for seborrheic dermatitis and malaria are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and the need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's headaches and right knee disorder are found to be related to service, while the skin disorder is also granted as it was incurred in service. The rating for gout of the bilateral feet remains at 10%.

The Veteran's chronic constipation, seborrheic dermatitis and tinea versicolor, right eye disability, chronic sinusitis, chronic sweating of the feet, and scars of the breasts and abdomen have been granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension has not resulted in a compensable rating.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the medical evidence does not support a finding that his service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

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 decided that a remand is necessary due to the need for further examination and review of records, particularly regarding whether the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis and dermatitis, as they may be related to asbestos exposure during his military service. Additional VA treatment records will need to be obtained and a VA examination conducted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriatic arthritis is granted with an effective date of June 11, 2008. The Board also found that the earlier claim for a skin rash inherently included a claim for psoriatic arthritis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as new and material evidence was not received.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and service.,Service connection for dermatitis or eczema (claimed as dermatitis) is dismissed as already granted in a previous rating decision.,The Veteran's claims for stage IV prostate cancer with obstructive nephropathy, multiple myeloma, and type 2 diabetes mellitus are all granted due to exposure to Agent Orange during service.,Service connection is granted for multiple myeloma due to exposure to Agent Orange.,Service connection is granted for type 2 diabetes mellitus due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability and a 60 percent rating for dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions were related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for a 50% rating for headaches, SMC at the housebound rate, and TDIU. The earliest factually ascertainable date for the assignment of a 50% rating for headaches is May 13, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code (DC) 9411.,The Veteran’s service-connected tinnitus is assigned a 10 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral shin bone disorder, right big toe arthritis, hypertension (claimed as high cholesterol), eye disorder, sickle cell trait, and skin disorders. The evidence did not support the claims based on direct service connection.

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.