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

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection and ratings for various conditions, including alopecia areata, bilateral hearing loss, a scar on the left third finger, eczema of the feet, and herpes simplex II virus. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's tinea pedis claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. The diabetes claim is remanded due to insufficient development regarding exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for a compensable evaluation for atopic dermatitis, leaving no issues to be decided.

The Veteran's OSA and hypertension are granted service connection. The Veteran's sinusitis is denied as not related to service, but his PFB and right thumb numbness are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records from the Veteran's Reserve service.

The Veteran's skin disability, previously diagnosed as acne keloidalis nuchae with baldness upper part of skull, is currently rated at 20 percent. The condition affects more than 40% of the scalp and less than 20% of the entire body or exposed areas. The Board found no evidence warranting a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and a skin disorder claimed as chloracne, both related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including jungle rot, gout, sleep apnea, hypertension, cholecystectomy residuals, ulcerative colitis, end stage renal disease, dermatitis, diabetes mellitus type II, and depressive disorder. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish current diagnoses or a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of pseudofolliculitis barbae and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to pending issues and requests for clarification from the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and a rating of 70 percent is granted.,A rating higher than 10 percent for dermatitis of the feet is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chloracne and porphyria cutanea tarda due to exposure to herbicide agents, as there is insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's proximity to the Korean DMZ during his service.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicide agents in Okinawa, Japan. The Veteran is seeking service connection for psoriasis allegedly related to this exposure.

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 bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, tinea pedis (claimed as bilateral foot fungus), and jock itch. The Veteran's claims were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis and nummular eczema have increased in severity, affecting a larger area of his skin. The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for tinea pedis and dismissed the claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hands disability, and radiculopathy of the right lower leg are all remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and sleep apnea are found to be the primary cause of his migraine headaches. The skin condition is remanded for further examination.