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

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU is being remanded due to procedural issues and potential extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PFB and left knee patellofemoral syndrome have been rated based on their current manifestations, with no effective date prior to September 10, 2012.,Both conditions are currently rated at the lowest possible percentage (0%) under applicable diagnostic codes.

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

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

The Veteran's hearing loss disability of the left ear is granted service connection, while his right ear hearing loss and chloracne are denied. The case is remanded for further examination regarding chloracne and a PTSD rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a skin disorder (claimed as dermatitis), an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression), residuals of pneumonia, and a back disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or post-service treatment records.

The veteran's claim for service connection and a rating for acne has been granted, with the highest possible rating of 100%.

The veteran's claim for service connection and a rating for acne has been granted, with the highest possible rating of 100%.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded several issues including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, DDD/DJD of the lumbar spine, erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee and leg disorders, and TDIU.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for tinea pedis was granted. Service connection is denied for tinea pedis, residuals of TBI, hypertension, and shin splints. The claims for residuals of TBI, hypertension, and shin splints are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims were denied in a February 2006 rating decision. He filed to reopen the previously denied claims on January 10, 2011, and they were granted effective from that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The Veteran's pre-existing skin condition was found not to be aggravated by his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology and relationship of the Veteran's conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence that needs to be reviewed and considered by the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for TDIU due to major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for obesity and hypertension secondary to the same condition. The Veteran is now eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions addressing his claimed conditions and their relationship to service, particularly regarding exposure to anthrax shots.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was new and material.

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