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

The Veteran's appeal for SMC at the (s) rate is denied as he did not have a single service-connected disability rated as total during the period from January 14, 2003 to February 9, 2009.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical records and for VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and dyshidrotic eczematous dermatitis.

The Veteran's disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as eczema of the back and right ankle, have been restored to their initial levels.

Service connection for lesions/scars of the face and scalp, osteomyelitis of the right index finger, and bilateral hearing loss is granted. Service connection for tinea versicolor and prostate cancer is remanded.

The Veteran's right and left knee chondromalacia are rated at 10 percent each, effective July 6, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran’s subjective complaints of pain, aching, stiffness, instability, and locking in his knees warranted a minimum compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5260. However, no higher ratings were granted as he did not meet the criteria for limitation of motion under Diagnostic Codes 5260 or 5261. The Veteran's stomach disorder, right hand disorder, and headache disorder are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids and pseudofolliculitis barbae have not been found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for a heart disorder, peripheral vascular disease, and an above the knee amputation of the right leg are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied.,Service connection and increased ratings for degenerative arthritis lumbar spine, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder strain are all denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition due to new and material evidence. However, the case is remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine if any current foot conditions are related to service or pre-existed service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and rhinitis have been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the claims for chronic pain disorder, bilateral hearing loss, depressive disorder, and eczema due to unclear etiology and severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his degenerative disc disease, anxiety disorder, hiatal hernia, migraine headaches, radiculopathy (left and right lower extremities), and eczema, render him unemployable. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Board is unable to grant service connection for the Veteran's skin condition, inclusive of herbicide agent exposure because there is no medical opinion linking his condition to Vietnam and/or his herbicide agent exposure. The case is remanded for a VA examination and a nexus opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's eczema. The issues of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and bladder condition remain unresolved.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for acne vulgaris and contact dermatitis, but has remanded all other issues due to a lack of VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral elbow, knee, hand disabilities, liver disability, weight gain, carcinoma of the abdominal cavity, kidney disability, and psoriasis due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service treatment records and the need for additional VA opinions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a skin disorder based on the submission of new and material evidence. The Veteran is scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed skin disorders and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for right knee condition, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and eczema before the hearing.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's folliculitis of the forearms, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and status post removal of colonic polyp are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of 60 percent for folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis with facial scarring, leaving only the denial of service connection for prostate cancer as the remaining issue.

The Veteran's residuals of traumatic brain injury are granted service connection. The dry skin condition including xerosis of the right hand and foot and eczema is remanded for further evaluation.