Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for dermatitis and depression due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for her dermatitis, which was increased to 30 percent effective September 18, 2017. She also seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability has been reopened, but the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent and there is no indication of nasal polyps. The current rating is appropriate given the severity of his symptoms.,The Veteran's eustachian tube dysfunction with ear infections and hearing loss has been rated as level I in both ears, resulting in a noncompensable disability rating.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to its limited extent of involvement on his body.,Service connection was granted for right hand arthritis and left hand arthritis, but neither condition has been rated as it is unclear if they are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA assistance and need for a new examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for dermatitis is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's current seborrheic dermatitis was diagnosed during active service and is considered to have arisen there, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Rutherford Regional Medical Center on May 29, 2018, as there was no emergency condition requiring immediate treatment and no VA facility was feasibly available.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a skin rash and has determined that it is as likely as not that his current tinea cruris and scrotal dermatitis began during his active military service or are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete records, specifically those from Dr. B.W. at South AR Clinic.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to the submission of new medical evidence, including VA treatment records and private treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions such as amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome, a bilateral breast disability, acne, back disability, right knee disability, right ear disability, and right wrist disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate May 2011 VA examination. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if he has pseudofolliculitis barbae and whether it is related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her service-connected dermatitis with hidradenitis supprativa is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma and related conditions are found to be service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service. Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, type II, but hypertension remains pending. The prostate disorder claim was denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, generalized anxiety disorder with major depression prior to April 11, 2016, sleep apnea, GERD, right wrist sprain with avascular necrosis, status post removal of necrotic bone, psoriasis, diabetes, right ankle sprain, right knee disorder, right foot disorder, bilateral leg disorder, chest disorder, residuals of head injury including scar, and vocal chords disorder are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable initial evaluation for his service-connected PFB and for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, variously claimed as PTSD, depression and anxiety. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claim for eczematoid rash, hands and feet was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for a throat condition is denied as there is no current disability during the appeal period.,Service connection for bilateral knee condition is denied as there is no current disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran's limitation of flexion, left elbow was rated at 10 percent due to lack of ankylosis or other severe impairment.,The Veteran's impairment of supination and pronation, left elbow was also rated at 10 percent as there is no evidence of loss beyond the last quarter of the arc.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for tinea versicolor.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for service connection for a chronic headache disability, hearing loss, and dermatitis. The Veteran's tinnitus, left knee strain, and foot disability are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for DJD and DDD of the lumbar spine and PFB due to inadequate opinions from VA examiners in previous examinations. The cases are now pending for further review.

The Veteran's skin disorder of the feet, diagnosed as eczema and heel fissures, was incurred in service. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. As a result, he is granted a TDIU rating.