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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and initial 10 percent rating for a comminuted fracture of the inner sesamoid of the head of the 1st metacarpal (left thumb condition) have been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 1, 2013. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms have remained constant and warrant a 50 percent rating. However, the issue of whether acne is part of his service-connected PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne is granted, and he is assigned a 100% rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the potential impact on his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis with history of pneumonia, tinea pedis, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition due to incomplete information and need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's plantar fasciitis and tinea pedis, as well as his sinusitis, are found to be related to service. Headaches secondary to sinusitis are also granted. A separate rating of 10% is assigned for the left wrist laceration residuals including pain on motion and reduced grip strength.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Veteran's increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, right ankle osteoarthritis and Achilles tendonitis, left ankle osteoarthritis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder and a skin disorder, finding no residuals from the reported in-service injuries. The claim for an increased rating for left rotator cuff tendonitis is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for left wrist scars, dermatitis of bilateral lower extremities, a lower abdominal muscle strain, respiratory disorder (rhinitis and sinusitis), and an acquired psychiatric condition. The Veteran's claim for service connection is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is remanded to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides during layovers in Vietnam.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for other disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring a new VA examination to determine if any current bilateral foot disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it is related to his military service. However, there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of chloracne or any other skin disorder due to Agent Orange exposure, and the Board finds that direct service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for a back disorder was denied as no new and material evidence had been received showing a relationship to military service.,His application to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, but the underlying issue remains remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to May 29, 2014, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for acne and polymorphous light eruption with residual scarring is being remanded due to the addition of post-service medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae was denied. The Veteran's PTSD claim, however, resulted in a grant of an initial rating of 70 percent effective November 25, 2005.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracic spine disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Board found no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. For the thoracic spine disorder, the VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not caused by active duty service. For the bilateral foot disorder, there were no documented complaints or diagnoses during service. For PFB, the Veteran's current condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.