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

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is granted service connection, and he is awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with bone spurs and acne, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and neuropathy are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current psoriasis and tinea cruris to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for eczema and shingles, as well as service connection for a neck condition, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claim for seborrheic dermatitis as it seeks service connection related to military service and potential herbicide exposure. No VA examination has been conducted.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including left shoulder tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, limited wrist motion due to elbow condition, post-operative thumb disability, glaucoma and aphakia of the eye, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. Effective dates are established or remanded as appropriate.

The Veteran's folliculitis, scalp wide was restored to a 30 percent disability rating effective December 1, 2013. A higher evaluation is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board is remanding them due to additional evidence that needs to be reviewed by the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea cruris and left and right knee disabilities, finding that the conditions are related to service. The Veteran's current diagnoses of tinea cruris and degenerative joint disease in both knees were established during his period of active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an enlarged scrotum and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) due to a lack of VA examination, updated treatment records, and addendum opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, left middle finger condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and right knee sprain is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a skin disability (eczema) and TMJD, as secondary to PTSD, are remanded. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for tinea pedis of bilateral feet, finding that the condition was not incurred in or related to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a groin disability is granted. The Board finds that the evidence received since the last final denial relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claim and raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. However, further development is required due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a knot on his arm and chloracne are both remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 8100.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (claimed as anxiety/nervous disorder) is granted with a retroactive effective date of August 27, 2009. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for this condition must be remanded to obtain additional records and address the issue of whether he timely filed an appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines, low back disability, and other conditions, are sufficient to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and left-hand disability. The right ankle disability claim is also remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for eczema/dermatitis is granted, with the condition restored to a 30 percent rating. The appeal seeking an increased rating remains pending and will be remanded.