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

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further development due to the need for VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment as of January 12, 1988.

The Veteran's hypertension claim was dismissed as the appeal was withdrawn.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and low back disability has been granted.

The Veteran asserts that his skin condition, including severe acne, eczema, and blisters, is due to exposure to herbicides or a blistering agent during service. However, the VA has not provided an examination to determine the etiology of his skin conditions. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination.

The Veteran's psoriasis and depressive disorder were found to be permanently aggravated by service, allowing for service connection. The claim for TDIU was also granted.

The Veteran's acne, cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and left shoulder disability are all rated appropriately. The left foot disorder is not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for scars associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating beyond 30 percent.

The Veteran's multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities did not clearly interfere with his normal employment during the period of January 7, 2010 through February 10, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, NOS resulted in significant occupational and social impairment. The right ankle disability and skin disorder to include eczema are presumed to have begun during service.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa has been rated at 30 percent since March 29, 2011. The Board found that the condition warranted a higher rating but did not grant it as the full period on appeal was not covered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for new VA examinations of his service-connected conditions, including PFB, Rosai-Dorfman's Syndrome, meningitis, and AIDS. The claims will be readjudicated after the additional development.

The Veteran's IBS was granted a 30 percent rating effective June 16, 2014.,The Veteran's dermatitis and acne were denied as not compensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and bilateral hearing loss, but granted a noncompensable rating for his service-connected bilateral photophobia.

The Veteran's claims for reopening his claim of service connection for tinea pedis and for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the tinea pedis claim, and that an earlier effective date was not warranted as a matter of law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings for his claimed conditions, finding no evidence of a current disability or causation in service.

The Veteran's eczema was rated at 30 percent prior to January 10, 2012 and at 10 percent beginning on that date. The Board found no evidence supporting a higher rating during these periods.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination and consideration of the Veteran's exposure to jungle rot in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin disorder, diagnosed as stasis dermatitis and eczema, is not causally or etiologically related to service, including any injury or event therein. The appeal based on presumptive herbicide exposure is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PFB, right and left knee disorders, right and left hip disorders, sinus disorder, and tinnitus. The reasons provided were that there was no evidence of arthritis during service or within one year after discharge, and current diagnoses did not link these conditions to service.