Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's lumbar strain is rated at 40 percent and no higher, with separate ratings of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity from June 23, 2010, and for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity from that date. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at a non-compensable level.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been denied as there is no competent evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during a period of honorable service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding a compensable rating for tinea pedis, hemorrhoids, and entitlement to service connection for pes planus (flat feet) prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes and chloracne due to herbicide agent exposure while serving aboard the USS Midway.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other conditions, renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review, as well as further development of her Vocational Rehabilitation and medical treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability of the feet, including as secondary to herbicide agent exposure and/or service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected eczematous dermatitis was denied. The Board found that the condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to August 16, 2017 and did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent as of August 16, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for AIDS, meningitis, and Rosai-Dorfman disease with anemia are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded to verify the stressor and determine if it is related to his service. The right ear hearing loss disability is also being remanded as there are no clear and unmistakable evidence that it was not aggravated by service, and a left middle finger disorder is being remanded to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be considered based on the verified stressor. The right ear hearing loss disability may be related to his service due to exposure to noise during service. The left middle finger disorder needs further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether certain medications used by the Veteran are systemic or topical, and if so, what their impact is on his PFB condition.

The Board has granted service connection for gastric cancer and liver cancer, both linked to herbicide agent exposure. The cause of the Veteran's death is also considered service-connected due to his gastric cancer. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss, arrhythmia, high cholesterol, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression), and chloracne.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the submission of new medical evidence since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The issues include service connection for various foot, ankle, back, wrist, skin, and shoulder conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the Veteran's record, and the AOJ needs to review this additional evidence before making further decisions on the service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his skin condition and right ankle scar was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 60 percent for his psoriasis with dermatitis and urticaria, nor does he qualify for a compensable rating for the associated right ankle scar prior to February 28, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his scar on the lip is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) prior to August 22, 2019, and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for chemical dermatitis due to a lack of specific information regarding the extent and frequency of flare-ups. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's acne is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, the maximum allowed under DC 7828.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin rashes, including seborrheic keratosis and follicular dermatitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.