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

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for chronic staph infection and a skin disability due to treatment at a VA drug rehabilitation facility from April 1, 2009 to July 1, 2009 are denied as the evidence does not show that his additional disabilities were caused by negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of the VA.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disability, including tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea unguium, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it affects less than 5% of his total body area and requires no more than topical therapy.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for left knee osteoarthritis, acne, and left knee instability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for trapezius spasm, to include neck and shoulder disorders is denied. The appeal for tinea pedis and right index finger laceration issues are also denied.

The Veteran is granted two annual VA clothing allowances for the year 2015 due to the use of triamcinolone acetonide cream and Eucerin / hydrophilic cream, which caused irreparable damage to his pants and shirts.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hallux valgus (bunions), bilateral eye disorder, and psoriasis due to inadequate examinations and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residual scars of a pilonidal cyst is granted prior to March 29, 2016. A rating in excess of 10 percent from that date is denied. The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for dyshidrotic eczema is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as the claim for an initial compensable rating for acne vulgaris. The Veteran needs to be provided with VA examinations to clarify his diagnoses and assess the severity of his conditions.

The appeals pertaining to various conditions and service connection issues have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne is granted, and he is assigned a 100% rating.

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 denied service connection for lumbar spine condition, left ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, and COPD. The Veteran's right foot hallux valgus was granted a compensable rating of 10%.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his throat disorder, right foot injury residuals, skin disorders of the feet, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral knee disabilities.,Specifically, a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has any current residuals from his in-service right tonsil abscess and lymphadenopathy. The examiner should also provide an opinion on whether his current right ankle disability had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. His claim for a compensable rating for folliculitis of scalp with cicatrical alopecia was also denied.

The Board is remanding the case due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disabilities, including shingles.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinea versicolor service connection is denied. The Board has also remanded the case to obtain a VA examination and updated treatment records.

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 the claim was new and material.

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