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

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current hearing loss or rhinitis for VA purposes and therefore denied service connection for these conditions. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for rhinitis is also denied. Dermatitis and urticaria are found to be related, with the examiner's opinion needed on whether urticaria is proximately due to or aggravated by dermatitis. TDIU is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations for each of the claimed conditions. The Veteran's service connection claims for a left thigh disorder and hypertension are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. His claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae remains in dispute.

The Board has remanded the cases of pituitary gland dysfunction, thyroid nodule, residuals from stroke, hypertension (secondary to diabetes mellitus), and chloracne for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to incomplete medical records and potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service connection for a skin disability (including acne or chloracne) and hypertension is granted. The initial rating over 20 percent for his left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and/or due to being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII and a skin condition, including as due to exposure to herbicide agents or secondary to his service-connected DMII, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for either condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, an initial compensable rating for PFB, and a higher rating for lumbosacral strain were denied. The claim for service connection for TBI was reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and readjudication due to procedural errors, lack of proper examinations, and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board granted a disability rating of 60 percent for service-connected seborrheic dermatitis with rosacea from April 14, 2008 to December 8, 2008, and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition during other periods.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left shoulder strain with partial labral tear are granted service connection as they were incurred in or aggravated by his military service.,Service connection for OSA is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset. Service connection for celiac disease and psoriasis is also remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma and COPD, along with his skin condition affecting his feet, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to provide a supplemental VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, as well as service connection for headaches and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with all reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.,Service connection for GERD and Hiatal Hernia is denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for scalp psoriasis due to a lack of an examination and further development is required.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, and effective dates earlier than July 12, 2017 for the awards of service connection for allergic dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for allergic dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's tinea unguium, right eye disability, vertigo, polyarthralgia (fibromyalgia), CFS, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and liver condition are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, cystic skin lesions, and initial compensable rating for folliculitis barbae due to unresolved medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, groin disorder, and skin disorders as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD is dismissed as a full grant of the benefit sought on appeal has been granted.,The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatitis is dismissed due to a full grant of the benefit sought on appeal.