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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of entitlement to compensable disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss, internal hemorrhoids, and dermatitis due to further development being needed. The Veteran testified that his service-connected disabilities have worsened since his last VA examinations.

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 denied service connection for various conditions including fibromyalgia, malaria, brucellosis, Coxiella burnetii, chronic fatigue syndrome, mycobacterium tuberculosis, sleep apnea, angina pectoris, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), amyloidosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), chloracne, and hemorrhage as there is no probative evidence of current disabilities for any period on appeal.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia with a chronic pain syndrome is granted service connection due to the presumptive provisions for Persian Gulf War veterans. Service connection for fatigue (claimed as CFS) and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp are denied.

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

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of seborrheic dermatitis, which was secondary to in-service herbicide exposure. The Board has dismissed the issue.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, he does not meet the eligibility requirements as his eye disability is not severe enough to qualify him under the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.808. The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant are also denied due to lack of qualifying disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right thumb disability was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to August 28, 2009 for PTSD and PFB were denied because there is no evidence of intent to reopen previously denied claims. The Veteran did not file any claims or communications regarding these conditions until after August 28, 2009.,The Veteran's appeal for effective dates prior to August 28, 2009 for a spine disability was denied because there is no evidence of intent to reopen previously denied claims. The Veteran did not file any claims or communications regarding this condition until after August 28, 2009.,The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent disabling for PTSD was remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea. The initial disability rating for lumbar strain was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 25, 2014 and granted at 10 percent thereafter. A compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae of the face was also denied. The Veteran's PTSD with depression received an initial disability rating of 50 percent but no higher.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed psychiatric disorder.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional records. The Veteran's claims include atopic dermatitis and schizophrenia.

The Veteran's skin and nail disability on the feet, including tinea pedis and tinea unguium, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and pilonidal cyst with residual scar are all granted. The Veteran is assigned a 10% rating for his pilonidal cyst.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for eczema and granted service connection for rhinitis. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, as well as a skin condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral-knee disorder due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae and sleep apnea are remanded as there is insufficient current medical evidence.

The Veteran's right shoulder scar was initially denied a compensable rating prior to August 2, 2017. A 10 percent rating is granted beginning on that date.,Service connection for heart disorder and bilateral wrist disorders are remanded due to outstanding records.,Right shoulder disability and cervical spine disability ratings are remanded as the Veteran's symptoms have worsened since his last examination in 2014.,Lumbar spine disability rating is remanded as the Veteran's range of motion has worsened since his last VA examination in 2014.,Bilateral foot disabilities and PFB of the face and upper neck are remanded due to outstanding treatment records. Migraine headaches are also remanded for a new examination.,,,

The Veteran's claim for a low back disability was reopened and granted, while the claims for left knee disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and headaches were denied.,PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis was diagnosed during service and is considered to have started during active duty. The Board granted service connection for the condition as it meets the criteria of a direct service connection.