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

The appeal has been dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence, but the Board is unable to make a determination on the merits as there are no VA examination reports available.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to unresolved issues regarding service connection for knee disabilities and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence, including treatment records from a recent hospitalization and VA examinations.

The claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is dismissed.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder with PTSD and alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The TDIU has been granted.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for tibial tendonitis, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, right arm injury, and folliculitis prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's left breast scar is not considered disabling and does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran’s right ovarian cyst does not require continuous treatment and does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran’s migraines do not have characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's acne on her face, chest, and back is superficial and does not cover an area of 144 square inches or greater, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's VR&E services request should be remanded due to incomplete records and need for a new vocational rehabilitation evaluation considering her current symptomatology.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, but remanded the issues of hypertension, skin disorder, muscle and joint pain, and eye disability due to lack of sufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder and remanded the issues of increased evaluation for PFB and TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection for DJD of the lumbar spine is granted. An initial compensable rating for PFB prior to April 22, 2017, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability is found to be etiologically related to his obstructive sleep apnea, granting service connection for this condition. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and headache disabilities are also found to be etiologically related to active duty service, leading to the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's heart condition (claimed as ischemic heart disease) is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted. The back and lower extremity conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the use of topical medications and systemic therapy.

The Board denied service connection for tuberculosis and a skin disease other than psoriasis, keratosis, solar keratosis, lentigo, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma due to lack of evidence of active tuberculosis within the presumptive period.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and rating determinations as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis and an undiagnosed condition, is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected skin disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from various providers.

The Veteran's right wrist strain and PFB have been granted service connection.,A 50% rating for migraine headaches is granted as of November 1, 2019.

The Veteran's skin condition, including eczema, pustular psoriasis, sclerosis, dermatitis, hyperkeratosis, and erythematous plaque, is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not that the condition manifested during or was caused by his active military service, specifically due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's service treatment records confirmed treatment for bilateral calluses on both feet in January 1965.