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

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including breathing problems, hypertension, skin cancer, and skin rashes. The heart condition (enlarged heart) was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis or eczema is granted. The Veteran's scars, residual of gunshot wound to the left side, are not entitled to a compensable rating. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The reduction in hearing loss rating from 20% to 0% is considered void ab initio.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the inability to schedule VA examinations in his current incarceration. The examinations will be conducted by appropriate clinicians who will determine the nature and etiology of any bilateral hearing loss, bilateral foot/heel disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), acne keloidalis nuchae, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for a right neck mass, claimed as lump on side of neck, and tinea pedis are remanded.

The Board dismissed all issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding his periods of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve service. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine condition, erectile dysfunction, sleep disorder, liver condition (hepatitis C), and papular dermatitis with pruritus of the right forearm.

The Board has remanded both issues due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including a change in disability ratings that may affect SMC eligibility.

The Board denied service connection for Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and remanded the issue of service connection for tinea pedis with onychomycosis (claimed as chloracne due to Agent Orange).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a link between his current psoriasis and events in service.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and dyshidrotic eczema. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits was denied. The claims were remanded for further action.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for a compensable rating for tinea versicolor prior to May 29, 2014. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left and right elbow pain with bursitis have been remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to missing VA treatment records. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the rating claims.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis, GERD, and eczema have been granted with specific disability ratings. The decision also includes a remand for the issue of obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection and increased rating as they involve new and relevant evidence, including outstanding Martin Army Community Hospital records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hyperlipidemia. The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, and dermatophytosis (tinea) are being remanded for further examination and opinion.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions as there is no current disability or evidence of a relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, low back disability, sleep apnea, skin disorder (seborrheic dermatitis), and type II diabetes mellitus due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link between the conditions and service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability for any of these conditions under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her conditions.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, contact dermatitis of the low back, and osteopenia. The Board has determined that further examination is needed for the osteopenia issue due to its potential connection to other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a cold injury to the right hand and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied as his conditions did not warrant higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.