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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for glaucoma, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and bilateral tinea pedis due to the need for additional development. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical records and undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, eye disability, skin disability (pseudofolliculitis barbae), sleep apnea, hypercholesterolemia, heart disability, COPD, lung disability other than COPD, diabetes mellitus, type II, hernia, low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae, but has determined that additional development is needed due to the chronic nature of these conditions. The Veteran needs to be provided with VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for dermatitis and an acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence. The appellant will be provided with examinations to determine if he currently has these conditions, and whether they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema is being remanded due to the need for a supplemental medical opinion.

The Board restored the Veteran's 60% rating for his skin condition, which had been reduced to 30%. The evidence showed periods of improvement and deterioration in his skin condition.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected sarcoidosis. The claims for muscle cramps, pseudofolliculitis, and anxiety are denied.

The Veteran's OSA is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,PFB is granted as the Veteran has a current diagnosis and credible statements supporting its onset during basic training.

The Veteran's tinea cruris was granted a 10% rating as of August 24, 2016. The condition affected less than 5% of his total body area and none of his exposed areas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor ankylosis of his knees or hips. Therefore, he does not qualify for eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and/or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and depression are granted as secondary to his service-connected nasal fracture.,Service connection for eczema with seborrhea is denied due to lack of prior formal or informal claims before April 25, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service skin rash.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for low back strain, and initial compensable ratings for left thigh scar and eczema due to her failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that the veteran was not disabled from a disease or injury incurred in line of duty during active duty training and that his condition did not meet the criteria for secondary service connection to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in its previous decision regarding the Veteran's use of topical medication for pseudofolliculitis barbae. Additional examination and updated treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's prostate disorder is remanded for further examination and opinion. His tinea pedis with onychomycosis remains denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by stomach pain is dismissed.,The appeals of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and heart disability are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded several issues, including the rating of PTSD and the issue of sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sarcoidosis and seborrheic dermatitis have been granted. The remaining issues, including those related to an acquired psychiatric disability, drug and alcohol abuse, Tourette’s disorder, stroke residuals, dental condition, renal disorder (cystitis), diabetes mellitus, type II, gout, keratomas/calluses of feet, hypertension, and TDIU are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's skin disability, characterized as dermatitis, is granted a 10 percent rating.