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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema due to herbicide exposure, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis is being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether his use of topical corticosteroids constitutes systemic therapy.

The Veteran's appeals for various service-connected disabilities have been REMANDED due to the need for updated examinations and additional evidence. The issues include ratings for PTSD, tinea pedis of the 4th and 5th toes, varicose veins in the right leg, migraine headaches, left inguinal hernia repair, and right inguinal hernia repair.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claim for tinnitus and his initial compensable rating claim for atopic dermatitis.

The Board has found that an initial rating of 50 percent, but not greater, prior to December 10, 2012 is warranted for the appellant’s acne vulgaris with residual scarring on the face and neck. A rating greater than 80 percent from December 10, 2012 is not warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the use of Acyclovir as systemic therapy and its similarity to corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral foot, hip, and ankle osteoarthritis, as well as lumbar spine myositis and atopic dermatitis, all of which were related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing STRs and a need for further medical examination.

The Board found that the separation of ratings for folliculitis scar, back of head and neck, and painful scars of the head, face, neck, and anterior chest did not result in a reduction of benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss or loss of use of a hand or foot, permanent vision impairment of both eyes, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip. Therefore, he is not eligible for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's appeals regarding left foot disorders and tinea pedis were dismissed. The Board granted service connection for a low back disorder, but remanded the issues of service connection for left ankle and right wrist disorders.

The Board has remanded multiple service connection claims for further development and examination, including those related to respiratory, prostate, kidney, psychiatric, TBI, foot, skin, headache, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy disabilities. The Veteran is also asked to provide more information regarding his claimed stressors for PTSD.

The claims for joint pain, lumbar spine disability, and skin condition (dermatitis and tinea versicolor) are denied. The claim for service connection for skin condition is further denied as the Veteran's current dermatitis is not related to his Gulf War service.

The Veteran's acne icepick and keloid scarring is rated at 50 percent for the entire period on appeal, effective September 22, 2005.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema is granted. Claims for right shoulder, elbow, hip disorders, and TBI are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service. CTS claim is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and neurodermatitis due to outstanding service treatment records not yet associated with his case file.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence that has not been considered in the current rating decisions.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and onychomycosis, but granted service connection for tinea pedis. The decision also dismissed appeals concerning special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance and housebound status.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for goiter and dermatitis with dyshidrosis are being remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.