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

The Veteran's hearing loss of the left ear is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding for entitlement to a compensable rating.,The Veteran's skin disability of the feet includes dyshidrotic eczema, tinea pedis, metatarsalgia, sesamoiditis, possibly erythromelalgia. The Board finds that remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and medical opinion regarding service connection for these conditions.,The Veteran contends he is entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent disabling for his service-connected tinea pedis due to systemic therapy. However, the record does not indicate any specific systemic therapy has been provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new examination. The Veteran's skin condition, including tinea versicolor, is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and several knee disabilities. The Veteran's VA treatment records from Little Rock VAMC are to be obtained, as well as any recent VA treatment records. A new VA examination is needed to determine if any current lumbar spine disability is related to active service.

The Board has found that VA failed to assist in obtaining relevant private treatment records from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. The Veteran's 8-digit birthdate was provided as the passcode for the CD, but it could not be opened. The case is being remanded for another attempt to open the CD and scan the documents.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted on and after July 9, 2008 due to his service-connected disabilities. The combined rating of all service-connected disabilities is at least 60%.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, and his ingrown toenail with onychomycosis and tinea pedis is not compensably disabling. Both conditions are rated under the criteria for their respective service-connected diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected seborrheic dermatitis with nummular dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae (also claimed as eczema) warrants a higher disability rating, but the current severity of his condition needs to be assessed through an updated VA examination.

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

The Veteran's 100% evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the prostate has been restored from June 1, 2013. The TDIU claim is remanded due to receipt of additional VA examination reports and treatment records.

The Veteran's skin condition, including eczema and epidermal inclusion cysts, is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service or herbicide exposure.

The appeal for a higher rating on the residual scar is dismissed. The claim of service connection for PFB has been reopened, but the underlying claim remains remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for cervical spine disability is also remanded.

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

Service connection granted for tinea corporis and keratosis affecting the face and groin.,Hyperlipidemia is not a compensable disability.,Effective date denied for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus prior to January 5, 2007.,Revision of June 2008 rating decision on basis of CUE denied as it did not become final.,Initial ratings granted for right ankle and right foot disabilities.,Service connection denied for hyperlipidemia.,Chronic fatigue (CFS) service connection denied but related to Epstein-Barr virus.,Other skin conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory, and cardiovascular disorders service connection issues remanded for further development.

A rating of 30 percent for bilateral fallen arches with plantar fasciitis is granted from November 29, 2007 to June 27, 2012.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for cervical human papillomavirus infection with cervical warts and lichen sclerosus of the vulva and labia majora is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for hydroquinone cream is denied because the medication is prescribed for her facial seborrheic dermatitis, not her service-connected dyshidrotic eczema. The damage to her clothes does not occur due to usage of the cream on her face.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating for service-connected Herpes Simplex II, earlier effective date for service connection for depressive disorder and tender scarring related to pilonidal cyst removal. The issues were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection of acne is well grounded and grants a rating in excess of 10 percent.

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 the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his primary or contributory causes of death were not caused by his military service or related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids. The skin disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.