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

The Veteran's tinea pedis, sinusitis, and hemorrhoids have been rated as per the criteria set forth in the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Board has found that a higher rating is warranted for his hemorrhoids.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for joint pain in his hands and fingers, tinea pedis of his feet, right hand arthritis, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The decision also noted that the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's acne was found to have its onset during active service and is therefore granted service connection.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that it is etiologically related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's back disability, skin condition (seborrheic dermatitis), and chronic fatigue syndrome are all granted. The hiatal hernia with GERD is increased to a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis is rated at 10 percent since December 22, 2015. The condition affects less than 5% of the total body area and does not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs for a duration of six weeks or more during any 12-month period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including gastroparesis, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with tinea pedis, hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period from February 28, 2011, to February 1, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and aortic stenosis were denied as new and material evidence was not received. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), residuals of a left arm injury with history of cubital tunnel (left arm injury), degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, and tinea cruris were all service connected. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's skin condition and right leg amputation are not service-connected, so he does not qualify for an annual clothing allowance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability other than seborrheic dermatitis was denied. The initial rating for TBI prior to October 23, 2008 was granted at 10%. From October 23, 2008 to July 22, 2015, the Veteran's TBI was rated at 40%. Since July 22, 2015, he has been rated at 70% and as of January 17, 2017, his rating is 100%.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability other than seborrheic dermatitis was denied. The initial rating for TBI prior to October 23, 2008 was granted at 10%. From October 23, 2008 to July 22, 2015, the Veteran's TBI was rated at 40%. Since July 22, 2015, he has been rated at 70% and as of January 17, 2017, his rating is 100%.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and right fourth finger disability were found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA rating codes. The highest available rating was zero percent, which is assigned when there is no limitation of motion or disfigurement.

The Veteran's guttate psoriasis and scar have been rated based on their current severity. The issues of service connection for right and left ankle disorders, as well as a separate rating for vision impairment related to the scar, are pending.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals for a higher disability rating for right foot degenerative arthritis with right second hammertoe, bilateral tinea pedis, and non-service-connected pension benefits. The Board is dismissing these issues as the appeal has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Raynaud's syndrome, cellulitis, skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma), cutaneous vascular disorder (CVD), and contact dermatitis and eczema have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current hearing loss or total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD, but granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to August 9, 2010, and a 20 percent rating thereafter.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the assignment of service connection for psoriasis was denied as he did not provide evidence to reopen his claim and the RO granted him service connection in May 2010.