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

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral cataracts, and a skin disability have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral cataracts. The service connection for the skin disability remains pending as it is unclear whether the Veteran actually has chloracne.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for cystic acne was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and lower extremities is denied due to lack of in-service disease or injury, failure to show continuity of symptomatology since service, and inability to establish a link between current conditions and herbicide exposure.,Service connection for a skin disorder (claimed as chloracne) is denied due to lack of in-service disease or injury, failure to show continuity of symptomatology since service, and inability to establish a link between current condition and herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), residuals of ulnar vein thrombosis, left upper extremity, and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left upper extremity.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his skin condition of the bilateral feet is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show involvement of more than five percent of his entire body or exposed areas, and thus no higher rating could be assigned.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot and left foot tinea pedis/onychomycosis, finding that the conditions are causally related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disability and other service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since December 4, 2008. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension, left knee disability, right knee disability, bilateral pes planus, left foot disability, left-hand disability (including nerve damage and scar), pseudofolliculitis barbae, and alopecia areata have been remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for annual VA clothing allowances due to service-connected conditions, as none of his disabilities are service-connected. The cases have been remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's skin condition (psoriasis) and cervical neck disability are both granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, effective from June 29, 2011. He is now receiving a 50% rating for PTSD and an effective date of August 8, 2013. His dermatitis condition has been rated at the maximum schedular rating (60%) since March 2017.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted service connection. Service connection for a skin disorder (claimed as chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure) is denied. The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded for further review. The claims of service connection for urinary frequency and bilateral lower extremity dermatitis are also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with GAD disability is rated at 50 percent since June 4, 2016. The claim for a TDIU was denied as the service-connected disabilities do not meet the initial threshold requirements.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hysterectomy, allergies, arthritis, eczema, and headaches. The evidence did not support a causal link to active service or an undiagnosed illness related to Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and treatment.

The Veteran's hearing loss and photodermatitis of the arms and legs have been granted service connection. However, his left thumb disorder has not been linked to service.,The Veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for Graves' disease, a right foot disorder (claimed as hurt toe), and left shoulder disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition and cysts as claimed due to herbicide exposure, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema and generalized joint pain disorder (claimed as rheumatoid arthritis) due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and medical opinions to determine if his skin conditions, including psoriasis, are related to service. The right knee injury claim is also being remanded for an opinion on whether any current right knee disability was present prior to service entrance or aggravated by service.