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

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his skin conditions. The Veteran has a current diagnosis of coronary artery disease and is presumed exposed to herbicides at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, but further evidence is needed to determine if he had other service-connected skin conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral femoral and sciatic nerve disorders, as well as his bilateral hip disorder and foot skin disorder (tinea pedis and onychomycosis), are all granted effective from February 17, 2005.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor with onychomycosis prior to May 2018 is rated at 10 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's eczema is granted as service-connected, and the claim for asthma is denied. The claims of hammertoes, circulatory disorder of the left lower extremity, and circulatory disorder of the right lower extremity are remanded.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's eczema, finding that it affects less than 20% of his total body area and exposed areas, and does not meet criteria for a higher rating under either old or new VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including a higher rating for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension prior to February 13, 2018 and other conditions. The missing VA treatment records from April 2017 to February 2018 are required.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including the need to obtain additional treatment records and conduct new examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the lack of current diagnoses and functional impairment.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection of right knee disability, acne vulgaris, and lower back disability due to new and material evidence. The issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, high blood pressure, and eczema.

The Veteran's GERD and skin conditions are being remanded for further evaluation due to recent symptom exacerbation and the need for updated medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected HIV is found to be the proximate cause of his current anxiety disorder. The claims for hepatitis B and acne are granted as new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for eczema and menorrhagia were dismissed as the appeals were not timely filed.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied service connection claims for depression and anxiety, right knee disability, right ankle disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) is granted. The Board has remanded these issues due to the need for additional examinations or medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left great toe, and left foot disabilities. The Veteran also had his claim for tinnitus and bilateral tinea pedis denied. Service connection was not granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).,There is no clear indication of a current disability in any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder, chronic diarrhea, GERD, dermatitis of the thorax, and basal cell carcinoma have all been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted, as the evidence supports a finding that he experienced symptoms of this condition during his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Keloid formation, but remanded the issues of increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification regarding the Veteran's treatment for his service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis, and to determine whether the Veteran’s topical treatment affected his body as a whole in treating the condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and no higher.,The Veteran's contact dermatitis of left arm and biceps does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current VA regulations.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current VA regulations.,From June 14, 2010 to October 6, 2015, the Veteran’s service-connected chronic adjustment disorder was manifested by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. A higher rating is not warranted since October 7, 2015.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent under current VA regulations.,Service connection for a left knee disorder was remanded.,A right knee sprain and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine were both remanded.,A chronic right ankle sprain was also remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus has been reopened, but the claim remains denied as there is no evidence that his tinnitus began during service or is related to an in-service injury.