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

The Board has denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 30, 2010 for the award of a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema is remanded.

The Veteran's acne keloidalis of the back of his neck is related to service and has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility was denied because the care provided did not meet the criteria for emergency treatment and there were feasible VA facilities available.

The Veteran's combined disability rating of 70 percent from August 15, 2011 meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating. However, the Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support entitlement to a TDIU rating due to the cumulative functional impact of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, as well as new opinions regarding the etiology of her bruxism, GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the nature and etiology of any current skin disability, including whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's acne vulgaris disability has worsened since his last VA examination, and he should be provided an opportunity to report for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. Service connection for a testicle condition and tinea versicolor are denied, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea versicolor. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD and tinea versicolor are denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information regarding whether topical steroid treatment for tinea corporis constitutes systemic therapy, and because a statement of the case has not yet been issued for issues 2 through 5.

The Board has granted service connection for cystic acne, hypertension, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and tumor behind left ear. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and examination. The issues include left shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, psoriasis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed for the Veteran's claims of bilateral foot condition and skin condition due to incomplete examination records and potential environmental factors.

The Veteran's AHD rating was restored from August 1, 2015 to June 26, 2016.,The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from the date of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in functional impairments necessitating the regular aid and attendance of another person, and caused him to be substantially confined to his dwelling. The Board has granted special monthly compensation for aid and assistance and housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to missing records from the Moncrief Army Medical Center. Additionally, an SOC is needed on issues of increased ratings for knee conditions, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and service connection for hammertoes, sleep apnea, toe fungus, sinusitis, rhinitis, hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, left forearm disability, right shoulder disability, and right forearm disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected disabilities due to new evidence indicating that his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including skin disorders, hearing loss, bladder disorders, heart conditions, kidney diseases, and extremity impairments have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient financial and employment information provided by the Veteran, as well as the need for additional VA examinations. The TDIU claim is still under consideration.