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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne, a skin disorder related to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam, has been granted. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted and that the Veteran's current diagnosis of chloracne is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed.,Effective date of the 70% anxiety disorder rating is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement was not timely filed, and therefore denied his appeal.

The Veteran's cervical spine DDD, GERD, facial dermatitis, and internal hemorrhoids were all remanded for further evaluation. The appeal in the matter of residuals of a right fourth toe fracture is also remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities, which render him unemployable.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for service-connected neurodermatitis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his representative in January 2019.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to orthopedic shoes and insoles was denied because the VA form did not list any service-connected skin condition that caused damage to his outer garments. The Veteran is encouraged to file a new claim if he wants benefits related to medications used for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, bilateral feet issues, OSA, varicose veins, eczema, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded multiple issues on appeal, including the rating for right hip strain, left knee and ankle strains, left tibia stress fracture, acne (claimed as eczema), anemia, and a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is also requested to provide updated VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's dermatitis is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA criteria.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome in the right wrist is currently rated at 30 percent and his left wrist is rated at 20 percent. Neither of these ratings meets the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's spine disability and tinea versicolor, and to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of examination addressing whether the Veteran's hand condition impacts his employment in sales. The case is now pending for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition of the chest and back, including as due to exposure to herbicides, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence linking any diagnosed conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of VA examination opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, as well as granted the Veteran's claims for left shoulder disability, right foot disorder, blurred vision, respiratory condition, and dermatitis. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's eczema, as it was not conducted during an active phase of the condition. The right and left shin splint disabilities are denied due to lack of current disability.

Obstructive sleep apnea has been granted as service connected.,type 2 diabetes mellitus and psoriasis of the elbows and hands have both been reopened and granted as service connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypersomnia with sleep apnea, a heart disability, impotence of organic origin, acne, and type II diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence showing these conditions had their onset during service or were related to service.,The Board also found that there was no exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange) during the Veteran's service at Goose Bay Air Force Base in Canada.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disability, left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder disability, fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorder, anemia, and skin condition. Service connection was granted for headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and tinea pedis with onychomycosis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The temporary total evaluation based on need for convalescence due to right ankle strain is denied.