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

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

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a skin disability are granted. The appeals for left and right carpel tunnel syndrome, both secondary to cervical spine degenerative changes, are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for atopic dermatitis, bilateral hearing loss, and stomach disorder due to new evidence or lack of VA treatment records. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical records and undergo examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral tinea pedis due to incomplete development, including missing service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as updated vocational rehabilitation counseling records.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including pustular dermatitis, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

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

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis was granted service connection as it is considered a chronic condition that began during his military service. Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied due to lack of 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 acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including asbestosis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chloracne, peripheral artery disease, and erectile dysfunction are all denied.,The Veteran was not exposed to herbicides during his service on the USS Perry in Vietnam. His claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board granted service connection for psoriasis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of psoriasis began during active military service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for a separate compensable rating for diabetic retinopathy and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy prior to May 26, 2016 have been dismissed.,For the period since May 26, 2016, the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition of the bilateral feet, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, eczema, and dermatophytosis.

The Veteran's previously denied service connection claims for a chronic respiratory disorder, skin disorders, left knee strain, sleep disorder, gastrointestinal distress, fatigue, and muscular and joint pain are all granted. The appeals have been remanded for additional medical opinions on the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cluster headaches, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right hip, residuals from left hip replacement, lower back condition, cellulitis and tinea, and eczema due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, to include chloracne as related to exposure to an herbicide agent. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy have also been remanded.