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

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his eczema has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw the appeal in May 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disease, including chronic fungal rash and tinea versicolor, due to a lack of evidence supporting his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis was denied, but his PTSD claim was reopened and granted. The TDIU issue is being remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings and service connection as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's eczema does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as it has not covered more than 40% of his entire body or exposed areas at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's death at a private hospital is being reviewed for eligibility for VA burial benefits. The appellant contends that the Veteran was under VA-contracted care at the time of his death, but VA records are needed to confirm this. She must provide any additional medical records pertinent to her claim.

The Board has decided that the appellant's PFB may have started during his initial period of active duty for training from July to December 2010. However, due to missing records from this period, the Board finds remand necessary so that the RO can obtain these federal records and determine if service connection is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's history of renal stone of the left ureter is not compensable as it does not affect his body or exposed areas, nor does he require topical therapy.,Service connection for ischemic cardiomyopathy (cardiac disorder) due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and is being remanded.,The Veteran's left foot disorder, right foot disorder, hypertension, chronic acid reflux, memory loss, chronic headache disorder, and sleep disorder are all being remanded.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for a retrospective examination of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to 2004.

Service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted.,Service connection for tinea versicolor is remanded.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied service connection for a back disability is granted. Service connection for seborrheic dermatitis is also granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the appellant's psoriasis and related conditions, specifically regarding the nature of his topical corticosteroid treatments.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, a higher skin disability rating, SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or due to being housebound, and TDIU are all remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has restored a 50% rating for the Veteran's service-connected seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and face with psoriasiform epidermal hyperplasia of the neck, effective from the date of reduction.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for acne dermatitis is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining post-service medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's chloracne is granted as service connected due to presumed herbicide exposure. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is denied.

The Board has added new medical evidence to the record since the last decision, which includes treatment records for PFB and potential interference with employment. The case is being remanded to readjudicate the issue of a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for PFB.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to provide written notice of consequences for not attending a scheduled VA examination. The Veteran must be provided another VA examination to determine the etiology of his skin disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disability caused irreparable damage to his outer garments, warranting a clothing allowance for the topical skin medication selenium sulfide 2.5 percent in 2017.

The Veteran's use of steroid creams for his service-connected eczema does not cause irreparable damage to his outer garments, thus denying the clothing allowance claims.