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

The Veteran's spine disability, including spondylosis and degenerative joint disease, was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The preponderance of evidence is against finding that his current condition began during active service.,The mild phleboliths in the pelvis and right sacroiliac joint were not noted as chronic in service and there is no evidence they are related to an in-service injury or disease, including exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service.,The Veteran's respiratory disability (lung condition) and gastrointestinal disability (bowel problems) were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period, and there is no evidence they are related to an in-service injury or disease. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service.,The Veteran's skin condition (eczema) was not noted as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period, and there is no evidence it is related to an in-service injury or disease. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that this condition began during active service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae has affected less than five percent of his entire body and exposed areas, with no evidence of scars or skin lesions. The Board denied a compensable initial rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The TDIU claim is also raised.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric disorder and degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, have been sufficiently disabling to render him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of attempts to obtain treatment records from incarcerated facilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema was denied. The claims for an increased evaluation and TDIU were both remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and headache disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, prostatic hyperplasia, skin rashes, and head acne should be remanded due to a need for additional development and medical examination.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. The issues of service connection for bilateral flatfoot and eczema are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema was denied. The Veteran received a 40% rating for his lumbar spine condition, effective January 28, 2010. His claims for chronic sinusitis, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, and total disability based on individual unemployability were all granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine was denied due to lack of evidence showing a link between his current condition and military service. The claim for PTSD has been reopened, but not granted as there is no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.,The Veteran's claims for left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, tinea pedis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were all denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred during or related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for dry eye syndrome. Service connection was granted for paronychia under fingernails and aphthous ulcers, with both disorders found to be related to service. The Veteran's acne was not rated as compensable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right eye disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of medical nexus opinions. The Veteran is required to be provided with VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted. The rating for asthma was denied prior to November 26, 2012 and granted from that date onwards. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new rating criteria.

The Veteran's tinea pedis is being remanded for further examination and opinion as no VA examination has been conducted to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine and tension headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a left ankle condition and headaches are denied, while his claim for PFB is granted. The Veteran's claim for a left knee condition remains pending due to the need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disorder due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service. The claim for residuals of cold injuries of the lower extremities, including tinea pedis and gout, is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claims for eczema and hypoxemia are remanded.