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

The Veteran's skin disability, including dermatitis and a reaction to concrete with a residual scar on the penis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that additional development is needed due to conflicting treatment records and remands the case for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected excoriation disorder and its potential impact on his skin disability. The claim will be reconsidered with a new opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for an addendum VA examination to estimate the percentage of body area affected by spongiotic dermatitis during flare-ups.

The Board has restored service connection for dermatitis and tinea faciei with residual hyperpigmentation on the forehead, finding that the original grant of service connection was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mitochondrial myopathy was granted with an effective date of July 7, 2009. The Veteran is also in receipt of a 100% evaluation for his service-connected mitochondrial myopathy.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

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

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain with small spur, and left hand dermatitis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 7, 2012. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran’s PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas of his life.

The Veteran's claim for chloracne, high cholesterol, headache disability, hypertension, and blood clots is denied as there is no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.,The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service has not been established.

The Veteran's skin disorder manifested by fading pigment is being remanded for further evaluation, and his service-connected seborrheic dermatitis with tinea versicolor is also being remanded for an increased rating.

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 no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for service connection and increased ratings. The gastric cancer claim is inextricably intertwined with the cause of death claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to insufficient evidence in his claims file, particularly regarding his Reserve service records and treatment records. The Veteran is also required to provide private medical records related to his knee disabilities.

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

The Board has identified multiple issues for remand due to the addition of new VA medical records not previously considered in the decision.

The Veteran's skin condition is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to evaluate her claim for an increased rating.

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 a groin rash, to include tinea cruris, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his in-service diagnosis of tinea cruris.