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

The Board has denied service connection for chloracne and remanded the claims of hepatitis C and hair loss due to exposure to herbicides. The decision on these issues is pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a skin disorder and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's skin disorders, including tinea pedis and onychomycosis, are presumed to be related to his military service exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of various disabilities, including PTSD, right hand/wrist disability, lumbar spine condition, left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Board has also determined that verification of the Veteran's in-service stressors is needed.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The highest schedular rating of 60% was granted for neurodermatitis, but no other condition received a positive decision.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current foot disabilities, including tinea pedis, onychomycosis, fungal paronychia, polyneuropathy, neuralgia, and arthritis of the right foot are at least as likely as not related to cold exposure during a period of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) in January 1994.

The Board has granted clothing allowances for the 2015 calendar year for hydrocortisone cream, right and left ankle braces, and right and left knee braces. Clothing allowances have been denied for custom insoles due to their effect on shoes.

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 the evidence did not support a claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral lower extremity disability, right ankle condition, left ankle sprain with tarsal tunnel syndrome, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology and service connection.

The Veteran's right shoulder sprain is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected left shoulder degenerative changes.,The Veteran's left hand numbness and right hand numbness are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their relationship to his service-connected conditions or other factors.,The Veteran's left shoulder degenerative changes are being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, including range of motion limitations due to pain.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with thoracic spine degenerative changes is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, including range of motion limitations due to pain.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded for a VA dermatologist opinion on whether his topical treatment constitutes systemic therapy.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 14, 2010 because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is rated at a 10 percent rating since April 22, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for a left cheek scar and atopic eczema was denied. The Board found that the scars did not meet criteria for compensable ratings under applicable diagnostic codes, and the eczema did not meet criteria for a compensable rating as well.

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

The Veteran's acne with scarring is rated at 30 percent, effective October 25, 2018.,Service connection for residuals of acne was granted on September 27, 2013, and the effective date remains September 27, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information about herbicide exposure and the need for further examination.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of receipt or a link to service.