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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for edema of the feet and ankles, stasis dermatitis, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's foot infection, including bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis, is granted as service connected. The issue of service connection for bilateral pes planus is remanded.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor was rated at 30 percent disabling, and the Board found that this rating is not higher than what is warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis and nummular eczema require additional examinations to determine their current severity, as the most recent VA examinations are over six years old. The claims for increased ratings are being remanded.

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

The Veteran testified that his thyroid condition may be related to radiation exposure during service, and the service department records are needed for verification.,The Veteran also requested a compensable evaluation for dermatitis and onychomycosis (left great toe), which is currently rated as noncompensable.

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 exposure to burn pits, finding no evidence of a link.

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 acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, otitis media, and a skin condition (excluding lichen planus) due to potential service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Veteran's representative requested new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis, hypertension, PTSD, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and rectal fistula were denied. The claim for psychiatric disability was not addressed as it was presumed to be PTSD.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between the condition and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg disability and granted TDIU based on his multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim is remanded for additional development on several issues, including service connection for various conditions and a separate rating for right hand scars.

The Veteran's tinea cruris was rated as noncompensable under DC 7820-7806 because it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on its severity and treatment requirements.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information in the May 2014 VA examination, requiring an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran's skin conditions are related to his service and exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to exposure to burn pits, finding no evidence of a link.

The veteran's claim for service connection and a rating for acne has been granted, with the highest possible rating of 100%.

The Veteran's skin disability (tinea pedis, claimed as dermatitis) and peripheral neuropathies of the upper extremities were not shown to be related to service or herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was not diagnosed until after separation from service.