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

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and reopening of service connection claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left midstromal corneal scar and increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on visual impairment or incapacitating episodes.

The Board denied service connection for dermatitis and depression, finding no current diagnoses or evidence of in-service events that could support these claims. The Veteran's CAD is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disability, including chloracne and chronic cystic acne, as secondary to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

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

The Veteran's skin disability other than PFB, diagnosed as chloracne and prurigo nodularis, is granted service connection. The Veteran's headaches are denied due to lack of a link between the condition and his active duty service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) with residual scars is granted a 60 percent disability rating, effective March 30, 2009. The initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to December 20, 2010, and any rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter, is denied.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due solely to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for nummular eczematous dermatitis, right and left hip disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not show that his conditions warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Pseudofolliculitis Barbae began during active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's skin medications for atopic dermatitis were not certified by the Under Secretary for Health as causing irreparable damage to his clothing, so he is denied a clothing allowance for 2014.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for pulmonary insufficiency was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for new and material evidence, thus denying the reopening of this claim. Other claims were also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

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

The Veteran's eye disability claim is denied as there is no diagnosed condition related to service.,The Veteran's back, feet, and face skin conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is remanded for a medical opinion on its etiology.,The Veteran's cellulitis of the left thigh claim is remanded for clarification of whether it constitutes a current disability or if it is only pain.,The Veteran's thyroid disorder claim is remanded to determine when the condition manifested and whether service aggravated it.,The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded for further medical opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's skin disability, including acne and seborrheic dermatitis, was not incurred during service or due to exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a connection between the current skin conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted, and he is now rated at the highest level of 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 claim for service connection for acne is granted, and he is assigned a 100% rating.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and tinea pedis was denied. The Veteran received a separate 10 percent rating for foot disability associated with tinea pedis.