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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records, particularly for the claimed conditions of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and kidney disorder. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to determine if hypertension is related to service.

The Veteran's eczema of the hands is granted an initial rating of 10 percent. The right knee disability claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, contact dermatitis, TBI residuals, gastrointestinal disorder, PTSD, shoulder disorders, hemorrhoids, cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, vision loss, testosterone imbalance, wrist and hand disorders, hip disorders, and insomnia are all remanded. Additionally, his claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, a residual head injury scar, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss is also remanded. His TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including hypertension, contact dermatitis, TBI, and gastrointestinal disorders. The Veteran also had his TDIU claim remanded.

The Board has remanded three issues: evaluating the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, eczema, and PTSD. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities, including degenerative joint disease of the shoulders, are found to be related to service. The Veteran's skin disorder is also found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and evaluation, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and skin disorder, as well as his claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee sprain status post arthroscopy. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an extension beyond August 31, 2015 for a temporary total rating due to right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis disability following surgery was denied. The Veteran also met the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and psoriasis associated with type II diabetes mellitus, as well as the claim for a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for lip dermatitis, benign keratoses and pigmented spots, and acne as the evidence did not establish a nexus to active duty or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for degenerative changes, left knee with Baker’s cyst; chronic left ankle disability; seborrheic dermatitis (claimed as a skin condition due to undiagnosed illness); and hypothyroidism. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and referring the issue of an extraschedular rating to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot condition and pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding no evidence of current disabilities or causation related to service. The status-post healed closed chip fracture of right cuboid bone claim is remanded.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for migraines was granted at 50 percent, while his lumbar strain and tinea versicolor were denied higher ratings. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder of the face and neck, finding no evidence of such condition during service or related to any incident of service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to insufficient evidence of total disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee, pes planus, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea pedis are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, dermatitis, and neuropathy disabilities as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability, diagnosed as chondromalacia, patellofemoral joint, left knee, to include as secondary to service-connected residuals of a right foot fracture with a great toe injury. The claim of entitlement to service connection for a back disability is remanded.