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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acne vulgaris, tinnitus, and a chronic ear disability are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the October 2017 statement of the case.,An effective date earlier than July 28, 2012, for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a right testicle condition and granted service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB). The right testicle condition was not related to active duty service, but the current Pseudofolliculitis Barbae condition is presumed to have started during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a skin disability (claimed as chloracne) due to herbicide exposure, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Thailand during his active duty. The decision is based on presumptive service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's facial acne and residual scars are a result of an incurrence during his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to a 10% rating for her right foot hallux valgus, but not for left foot hallux valgus or scars of the left great toe, fourth toe, and fifth toe. Her acne was also granted a 10% rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin rash and headaches are not related to his service, but granted service connection for headaches as they began during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertensive vascular disease, dermatitis, skin cancer, and sciatic nerve condition due to scheduling issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disability, including dermatitis, as likely due to the Veteran's active service. The decision also remanded claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches.

The Veteran's seborrheic keratosis and eczema were diagnosed during service, and the Board found that these conditions had their onset in service. The Board granted service connection for these skin disorders.

The Veteran's back disability, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis have been granted service connection.,Effective dates for the awards of service connection are not established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on several issues, including her service connection claims and disability rating appeals. The decision regarding TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left flat foot, stomach/gastroesophageal disability, and a pulmonary/sleep disability.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination and opinion are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's eczema, rash, solar sensitivity, and erectile dysfunction. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, headache disorder, left ulnar neuropathy, sinusitis, hemorrhoids and tinea pedis have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for tinea pedis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including chloracne, and claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The VA examiner found no evidence of chloracne and concluded that the Veteran’s skin conditions were less likely related to his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left hand disability was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is now granted.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (BF) has been established, but the current noncompensable ratings are maintained as there is no evidence of skin conditions affecting more than five percent of the entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's claims for right upper extremity thrombosis, PFB, bilateral hearing loss, sinus condition (including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and sore throat), cervical spine disability with associated left upper extremity radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability with associated right lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral arm and hand disability, and residuals of an oral surgery are all denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether his symptoms are related to his military service, specifically Gulf War Syndrome. The VA is instructed to obtain updated treatment records and provide a comprehensive examination to address these issues.

Service connection for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DMII) and its associated peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities has been granted.,Service connection for Dermatitis of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.