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

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is related to his in-service diagnosis and treatment, thus granting service connection for PFB.

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

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

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his service, and the seborrheic dermatitis issue is remanded for further examination.

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

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

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address deficiencies in the previous examination report.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a hearing loss disability. The Board finds the Veteran's assertions regarding hearing loss are not competent evidence.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptomatology.,For eczema, the Veteran's claim is remanded as the rating assigned (30%) does not reflect the extent of his skin condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for sacroiliac joint pain syndrome, right leg radiculopathy, sleep apnea, and PTSD have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Folliculitis remains rated as noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disease involving the back, arms, legs and feet is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board will schedule an examination to determine if any current skin disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his non-psychiatric service-connected disabilities. Other claims are also being considered.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left ankle arthritis, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his physical limitations and mental health issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and psoriasis with vitiligo, render him unemployable for gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience. The claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the skin condition claim for tinea versicolor is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was new and material.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with related conditions was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in a November 2018 statement.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating was dismissed due to his death, as veterans' claims do not survive their deaths.