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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal due to a lack of response from the Veteran regarding his claims for increased ratings. The case is being returned to the RO for further attempts to contact the Veteran and reschedule examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's initial rating for rhinitis is granted at a 30 percent level. The Board finds remand necessary for further examination and evaluation of his back disability, dermatitis of the upper eyelids, and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is currently rated at 30 percent, effective August 22, 2016. The Board found that the condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on percentage of body affected or treatment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of lumbar spine DJD has been reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence to support the reopening of this claim.,Service connection for right wrist tendonitis, disability manifested as fluid retention and proteinuria, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral pes planus is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, PTSD with depressive disorder, left ankle degenerative changes, right knee degenerative arthritis, right knee laxity, and tinea and lymphocytic leukemia, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a chloracne service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current condition and his military service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The case is sent back for an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions related to the claimed disabilities and thus, denied these claims.

The Veteran's hypertension and tinea cruris have increased in severity since the last VA examination. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated medical records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, ED, and eczema as secondary to DM or as secondary to exposure to herbicides due to insufficient medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of PTSD, left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, eczema, and right wrist ganglion cyst are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's skin disorders, including dermatitis, eczema, lichen simplex, xerosis, and atypical psoriasis, are found to be related to his military service. The Board granted the claim for service connection based on direct evidence of a link between the conditions and service.

Service connection is granted for seborrheic dermatitis and migraine headaches.,Service connection is remanded for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea.

The Board dismissed all the claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for GERD with hiatal hernia, dermatitis, and bilateral hand or wrist disorder (claimed as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome) has been reopened. The claims are now remanded to the AOJ for further development.,GERD with hiatal hernia, dermatitis, and bilateral hand or wrist disorder (claimed as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome) have all been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, chloracne, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to lack of in-service disease or injury and no nexus to service.,No new evidence was provided to reopen the claim for chloracne. The Veteran's current diagnosis is not presumed to be caused by herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis and tinea unguium of the bilateral feet due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded four issues: evaluations for wrist, foot, and skin disabilities; and a TDIU claim. The reasons include the need to obtain additional medical records and ensure that all relevant information is considered in evaluating these claims.

The Veteran's skin disabilities (rosacea and acne) are remanded for further examination. The low back disability is also remanded, as the current VA examinations do not provide sufficient detail to determine the proper rating. Additionally, the peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to a lack of examination focusing solely on her service-connected disabilities. She needs an opportunity to be examined by a VA clinician.