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

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as he does not have a single disability rated at 60 percent or more, nor do his service-connected disabilities bring the combined rating to 70 percent or more.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is being remanded for a VA skin examination to determine the current severity of his condition and whether it meets the criteria for an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of the 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD is denied as it was not factually ascertainable prior to August 15, 2013.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorders, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

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

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of more than 30 percent since March 28, 1997, for persistent depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder is remanded. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for acne and PTSD have been granted, while the claim for residuals of circumcision remains denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disability.

The Board has vacated the June 1, 2018 denial of service connection for various conditions and initial ratings. The Veteran's claims are now considered granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or illness and insufficient credible medical opinion to establish a link between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities have been granted, but a higher rating for PTSD is denied. A total disability rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disability prior to April 7, 2016 has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including reopening of claims for various conditions. The Veteran's PTSD is also being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for pancreatic cancer as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate development and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's cervical, lumbosacral, left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities have worsened since her last VA examinations in February 2012. The Veteran is also seeking a TDIU based on these service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 30 percent for tinea cruris, pedis, and unguium are remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a VA medical opinion.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating in excess of 30 percent.