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

The Veteran's skin disability, characterized as acne, scrotal nodule, facial scarring, chloracne, and dermatofibromas with scars, is currently rated at 60 percent. The claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's PFB was rated noncompensable, as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,PTSD was granted at a 70% rating prior to March 15, 2016, based on occupational and social impairment. After this date, PTSD was denied due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss and because of the need for additional development in connection with his psoriasis claim.

The Board has denied an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral tinea pedis with hyperkeratosis and has remanded the issues of service connection for a pelvic disability, hysterectomy, and depression.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance in 2013 was denied because it was submitted after the August 1st deadline, and her lack of knowledge about this deadline does not allow the Board to grant her appeal.

The Board has remanded three issues related to the Veteran's right knee and skin conditions, including a skin condition potentially due to herbicide exposure. The main issues are about service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's frostbite residuals and tinea pedis have been granted service connection. The right thumb disability has been granted a 10% rating, but the issue of an increased rating is remanded.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorders not otherwise specified are rated at 70 percent since July 30, 2012. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema was evaluated as noncompensable due to the affected area being less than 5% of his entire body and no systemic therapy required.

The Board denied service connection for a left ankle disorder and granted a 10% rating for psoriasis since October 22, 2014. The denial was based on the lack of current disability for the left ankle disorder and insufficient evidence to support an increased rating for psoriasis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for spinal meningitis with brain damage and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied as new and material evidence was not received. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, including private treatment records from various hospitals and SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran's claims include service connection for heart disorders, stroke residuals, bilateral lower extremity disorders, and other conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examinations and missing medical records. The issues include rating for lumbosacral strain, service connection for radiculopathy in both lower extremities, dermatitis or eczema, and hypertension.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and eczema, dermatitis, and erythema multiforme (claimed as a skin condition), but dismissed the remaining issues due to withdrawal of appeal. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, neurological conditions, an anxiety disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA and private medical records and scheduling the Veteran with a VA examination to assess his service-connected back, left thigh (claimed as left femur fracture), right shoulder, residual scars, and tinea versicolor disabilities.

The Veteran's skin condition, specifically dermatitis, requires further clarification regarding the use of immunosuppressive medications. The case is being remanded for additional medical evaluation and development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) addressing new evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's pseudotumor cerebri, TBI, and bilateral carpel tunnel (previously claimed as bilateral hand numbness) are all granted service connection. The skin condition is remanded for further examination.