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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee condition, GERD acid reflux, and dermatitis (skin condition) were denied in February 2006. The evidence did not establish a link between the current conditions and military service.,No new or material evidence was received within one year of the denial decisions.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's left foot dermatitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a skin condition due to in-service acne treatment, and hypertension due to duty service. The VA is instructed to obtain private medical records related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including reopening of service connection claims and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, and he is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, including a VA respiratory/lung disease examination, a VA skin diseases examination, and a VA sinusitis/rhinitis examination.

The Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus and intermittent atopic dermatitis have been granted a 10% rating. The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder has not met the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cataracts, psoriasis arthritis, and hypothyroidism due to exposure to radiation. The RO is instructed to conduct further development regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and ratings related to PTSD and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for recurrent acne was denied due to his failure to report for a VA examination.,Claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War syndrome, and vascular condition were previously denied as the evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability. The claims for left ankle, left knee, recurrent chest pain, bilateral shoulder, neck, and bilateral hip disabilities are denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or that any such disabilities are related to service. Service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinus bradycardia, stomach disability, facial cellulitis, scalp dermatitis, headache, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is also denied.

The Veteran's eczema has been rated at the highest possible level (60%) since October 27, 2008. The Board denied a higher rating as her condition does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to confirm the diagnosis and determine if it had its onset during active service or is otherwise related to it. The claim for service connection for tinea pedis is also remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis requires a VA examination to evaluate the nature and etiology of his claimed condition, given the conflicting opinions in the record.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis claim is denied, and the issues of her polycystic ovarian disease, urinary incontinence, acne, and gastroenteritis (GERD) are remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied service connection for diverticulitis, asthma, and a skin disorder. The issues of service connection for hypertension and renal disease are remanded.

The Veteran's abdominal condition, including IBS, is service-connected as secondary to her service-connected anxiety.,The Veteran's preexisting psoriasis was aggravated by her active military service and is therefore service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD and granted TDIU benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has ordered a new examination to determine if the Veteran currently has any skin disorders and whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure in service. The previous remand did not establish a direct link between the Veteran's current skin conditions and his active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee injury and right knee injury have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.,An initial compensable rating for eczema of the legs has also been denied due to insufficient evidence showing the condition is more than 1% covered on exposed areas or requiring systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate and skin disabilities, including as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.