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

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication of the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for post-operative cystic acne of the chest, back, neck and face. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to January 26, 2018 is also being remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a nose condition and remanded the issue of service connection for skin condition (razor burn). The Veteran is required to undergo further examination to determine if he currently suffers from any skin conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for facial scarring, left toe injury (ingrown toenail), and right eye injury due to a lack of evidence showing permanent worsening or causation during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 20 percent, but not higher. For the period prior to June 5, 2017, his bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis was rated as 10 percent. From June 5, 2017, it has been rated as non-compensable.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in the need for regular aid and attendance or permanent housebound status, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on these factors.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation for the entire appeal period, hepatitis C service connection is denied, and tinea versicolor receives a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The issues include a skin disability, claimed as secondary to prostatectomy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 7, 2013, for additional compensation benefits for his school child C.R.G. due to the claim not being timely filed.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to assess the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to multiple disabilities, including spinal stenosis, GERD, depression, tinea pedis, hepatitis, hypertension, tinnitus, herpes simplex, left ear hearing loss, cervical spine surgery, and falls. The case is being remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a back disability, left elbow and hand disabilities, ear pain, headaches, and hearing loss. The effective date of an increased rating for acne vulgaris and dyshidrotic eczema remains at May 8, 2009.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to March 25, 2016 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the threshold minimum rating requirements for a TDIU on a schedular basis and he could still secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's eczema has been granted a 60 percent rating, which is the highest available under current VA regulations. The condition requires constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated 70 percent disabling, and the Board denied an increased rating. The low back disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, hiatal hernia, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and development.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinea pedis (athlete's foot), but denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's heart disease, including ischemic heart disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and coronary artery disease, was denied service connection due to lack of in-service onset or chronicity, as well as no evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for atopic dermatitis (claimed as skin rash lower torso) was also denied because there is no evidence that it began during service or is related to any disease, injury, or event in service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for clarification of diagnoses and treatment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability and associated migraine headaches has been reopened, with the grant of a 100% rating effective September 16, 2016.,Service connection for migraine headaches was granted, with a 100% rating effective September 16, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's foot rash, including tinea pedis, was incurred during his active service and is granting service connection for this condition as accrued benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee disability (non-LOM symptomatology) is denied as the evidence does not show that the condition has manifested with instability or subluxation.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee disability (LOM symptomatology) is remanded as there is no objective evidence of LOM on flexion less than 0 to 45 degrees.