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

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of September 14, 2015, finding that this was the later of the date of claim and the date entitlement arose. The Veteran previously satisfied the schedular requirements for a TDIU as of August 5, 2011.

The Veteran's skin disorder and lipoma of the back were denied service connection as they are not related to his active service or herbicide exposure. The Veteran's ischemic heart disease was also denied an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for eczema, finding that it is not caused or aggravated by active duty service or his herpes progenitalis, ulcer of buccal mucous membrane.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases involving service connection and rating issues.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) has been granted, and he is also entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The MDD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied prior to April 4, 2018. From that date onwards, a compensable rating of 10 percent has been granted.,Service connection for residuals of fracture of the right great toe is remanded.

The Veteran's skin condition, claimed as chloracne, is not service-connected due to lack of a current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's groin condition is not service-connected because there is no current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a skin disorder due to conflicting evidence regarding its etiology. The Veteran's current skin conditions are currently rated at 40 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis has been rated at 10 percent since March 23, 2013.

The Veteran's muscle spasms are granted secondary service connection. The claims for learning disorder, skin disorder other than folliculitis and alopecia, allergies, right leg disability, left leg disability, and right hand disability have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective July 15, 2013. The decision states that the predominant disability is superficial acne covering less than 40% of the face and neck.

The Veteran's intermittent dyspepsia with altered bowel movements is granted as an undiagnosed illness.,Service connection for nummular dermatitis is granted.,Service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is granted.,Service connection for inguinal hernia, to include as secondary to intermittent dyspepsia with altered bowel movements, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, migraine headaches, and dermatitis were originally denied. New evidence was submitted after the final denial that supports her claim of service connection for these conditions. The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, general anxiety disorder, and depression, but denied service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings on appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold injuries to his upper and lower extremities, as well as chloracne. The effective dates for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral femoral nerve have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran's gynecological disorder, including uterine fibroids and postoperative residuals of a total hysterectomy, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for anemia is granted. The condition was first diagnosed during the Veteran’s active duty (ACDUTRA).,Tinnitus is denied as not related to military service or inservice noise exposure.,Hemorrhoids are denied as unrelated to military service and taking iron pills during service.,Tinea pedis is denied as it first appeared decades after military service and was unrelated to any in-service skin issues.,Skin tags of the left eyelid are denied as they were not related to military service.

The Veteran's malaria is inactive and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran’s bilateral foot condition may have worsened since the last VA examination. An updated VA skin examination should be provided.,The Board has conceded herbicide exposure in service, but remands to obtain a VA opinion on whether hypertension is related to service and/or herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's hepatitis claim requires additional information or an examination due to his assertions of potential exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, right-hand dermatitis, and bilateral knee condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for right ear cholesteatoma is also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and prostate blockage, all of which are alleged to be due to exposure to herbicide agents. The decision is based on the death of the appellant.