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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including medical records from VA and private providers.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (claimed as skin sensitivity) and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, a right wrist laceration, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances due to use of selenium sulfide shampoo and back brace in 2014. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiac arrhythmia. The appellant contends that his death was due to service-connected conditions, including a gunshot wound to the left femur and skin conditions. The Board has ordered additional medical opinions and records review.

All issues are remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service is presumed and that chloracne is a disease associated with such exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service is presumed and that chloracne is a disease associated with such exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and psoriasis as there is no evidence of a current disability.

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

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than October 19, 2012 for the grants of service connection of PTSD, dyshidrotic eczema of the hands, and thoracolumbar spine strain are being remanded due to a missing VA medical record indicating an informal claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet determined whether they are well-grounded.,Service connection is granted for tinea versicolor and remanded for further examination regarding other issues.

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 an acquired psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, and skin disability due to potential issues with medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's service connection claim is based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia and gastritis was granted an initial 10 percent rating prior to April 13, 2015, and a 30 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and toenail onychomycosis were both denied as they did not meet the criteria for compensable ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder was granted a TDIU rating of 100 percent effective October 29, 2007. The increased ratings for left knee disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depression, is not related to service. The Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's acne vulgaris with furunculosis and scarring was rated at 30 percent based on residual scarring affecting more than two characteristics of disfigurement.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for an opinion regarding the secondary nature of his other foot conditions to service-connected tinea pedis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for paroxysmal positional vertigo and onychomycosis and tinea pedis are being remanded due to the need for further VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for seborrheic and atopic dermatitis and depression due to new evidence received prior to certification and transfer of the appeals to the Board in June 2015.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to prostate cancer, which the appellant contends was caused by in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded for further action including obtaining VA treatment records and service personnel records, verifying the Veteran’s claimed in-service exposure, and requesting an opinion from an oncologist regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer.