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

The Veteran's service-connected chloracne resulted in deep acne affecting areas other than the face and neck, warranting an initial 10 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no medical evidence supporting a relationship between his discontinuation of testosterone therapy and his skin condition. The Board also found that the Veteran’s skin conditions persisted while he was on testosterone therapy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a direct relationship to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected skin disability, finding that the condition involved less than 20% of the entire body surface and at most 5 to less than 20 percent of exposed areas, necessitating only topical treatment. Therefore, a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has found that there is no evidence of a skin disability or diabetes mellitus, type II, being related to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and low back disability are also not supported by the evidence presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorders and their relationship to service, particularly his claimed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema and epididymitis were denied as there is no current diagnosis of either condition in the record.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his traumatic dermatitis of the left leg with recurrent cellulitis is being remanded due to unclear information about the extent of affected body areas.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder is granted a 100% rating effective December 11, 2009. The Veteran's hypertension and PFB are both rated at 10%. The appeal for increased ratings for these conditions is REMANDED.

The Board has remanded the claims for seborrheic dermatitis, postoperative tonsillitis and pharyngitis, fracture of the right thumb with traumatic arthritis and limitation of motion, gastritis, and unspecified anxiety disorder due to potential VA treatment records not being associated with the claims folder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lip dermatitis, benign keratoses and pigmented spots, and acne due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination reports. The Veteran's skin conditions are being requested to be evaluated again with an addendum opinion.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring, finding that his condition is manifested by hyperpigmented follicles and scars under the beard and on the upper lip. The current evaluation of 30 percent reflects this presentation.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and due process considerations. The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinea corporis and right ankle disorder are now pending.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hand shaking, and the claims for skin disability, heart disability, seizures, and headaches are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, right toe disorder, hearing loss, and eczema as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for a right lower leg condition and granted an increased rating of 30 percent for PFB, but not higher. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a right lower leg condition. His PFB is currently rated as disfigurement of the head, face, or neck with one characteristic of disfigurement.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for eczema.

The Veteran's bunions and pseudofolliculitis barbae claims were denied due to lack of evidence connecting the conditions to service. The psychiatric disorder claim was remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection for residuals of a ruptured right ear drum, skin disorder (claimed as dermatitis and cysts) due to herbicide exposure, peripheral neuropathy, tuberculosis, and upper respiratory breathing issues.,Service connection for the Veteran’s claimed conditions will be further evaluated after the requested remand actions are completed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted, with a rating of 60 percent prior to June 6, 2016.,Service connection for asthma is denied. The claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for bilateral bunions is denied. The claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's tinea cruris is granted with a 60 percent rating, but only prior to June 6, 2016. After that date, the condition required constant or near-constant systemic therapy.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.