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

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

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted.,An increased disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for lumbar spine arthritis is granted. The Veteran's back disability does not meet the criteria for an even higher rating due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.,Prior to November 17, 2015, an increased disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for facial acne is granted. From November 17, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's facial acne does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.,The appeal seeking an increased rating for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims prior to the decision being made.,Service connection for bilateral knee disability is reopened. The claim will be remanded for further review.,Service connection for right wrist, right ankle, and bilateral plantar fasciitis disabilities are remanded.,Increased rating for bilateral metatarsus primus varus, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and adjustment disorder are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic pharyngitis was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claims for GERD, conjunctivitis, anemia, and headaches were all denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to her active service.,Service connection for degenerative changes of the right knee and left knee, and dermatitis are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of SSA records that could positively impact his disability ratings for tinea versicolor, migraine headaches, left knee condition, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dermatitis, a lumbar spine disorder, sciatica of the left lower extremity, and sciatica of the right lower extremity due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

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

The Board has determined that additional development is required to evaluate the Veteran's claims for tinea pedis and PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim. The remand includes obtaining updated medical records, scheduling a VA examination for tinea pedis, and scheduling another VA examination for PTSD.

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

All claims seeking to reopen previously denied service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted.

The appeal for the low back disorder and psoriasis was dismissed. The acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and insomnia, is granted with service connection. The TDIU claim is remanded.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for updated treatment records, including photographs from a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae has been rated as noncompensable due to the condition affecting less than five percent of his entire body and exposed areas, without requiring intermittent systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and a rating increase for acne has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted, and he is now rated at the highest level of disability (100%)

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C. The issues of service connection for psoriasis of the liver, diabetes mellitus, deviated nasal septum, and sleep apnea are remanded.