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

The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disease is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Service connection for chloracne due to herbicide exposure is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the revised Schedule for Rating Skin Disabilities.,The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 50 percent and no higher due to the maximum schedular rating available.

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

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The ratings for right and left ankle strains were denied, with one issue remanded.,Service connection for hypertension is granted.

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 denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for duodenal deformity and tinea pedis, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran’s treatment for tinea pedis should be classified as topical or systemic therapy.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The appeals for right knee condition, left knee condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and pseudofolliculitis barbae as there was no evidence of these conditions during or related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues due to incomplete records. The Veteran's claims for arthritis, vertigo, hemorrhoids, anemia, psoriasis, and a skin condition are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema has affected less than 20% of his exposed skin and less than 5% of his entire body, without requiring systemic therapy. Therefore, the claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran died before a decision could be made.

The petition to reopen a claim of service connection for colon cancer was denied. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for eczema was also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for bilateral tinea pedis, service connection for low back and left knee disabilities, right shoulder and bilateral finger disabilities, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to the lack of probative medical evidence sufficient to adjudicate these specifics.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a left jaw disability, left third finger disability, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), erectile dysfunction (ED), atopic dermatitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The cases are being remanded to provide additional medical opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's eczema with xerosis has been rated at 60 percent since December 14, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran’s psychiatric disability (including major depression and PTSD) should be remanded for a VA examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current foot disabilities and service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's claim is not yet fully adjudicated.

The Board has granted service connection for a pilonidal cyst. The claims for low back condition, hypertension, and acne are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability and remanded the issues of increased rating for tinea pedis with blisters and TDIU.