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

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, and contact dermatitis are at least as likely as not related to service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further clarification and examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected skin disability, including whether atopic dermatitis/dyshidrotic dermatitis of the hands and feet is a manifestation or progression of the service-connected generalized tinea infection.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis of the face, scalp and ears (claimed as chloracne) and psychogenic excoriation of the skin were not found to be related to service. His acquired psychiatric disorder, PTSD, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to lack of VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of her bilateral eye disorder, migraine headaches, right shoulder disability, and eczematoid dermatitis. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and undergo VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals for service connection and increased rating claims, including those related to left-foot arthritis, right-foot arthritis, tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, sleep condition, headaches, and eye condition.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatitis/ keratoderma, finding that the Veteran's skin disability affected less than 20% of her total body area and exposed areas. The appeal was based on treatment with topical medications only.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating from December 23, 2019.,An effective date of July 17, 2013, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for hypertension as it was granted in a December 2019 rating decision. The lower extremity cellulitis case is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches and has remanded the issues of service connection for a skin disability, bilateral hip disability, low back disability, and bilateral knee disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an opinion regarding the Veteran's left foot, as well as obtaining additional treatment records and radiology reports. The issue of service connection for a bilateral foot disability remains on appeal.

The Veteran's PFB was granted a 50% rating effective May 18, 2018. His dermatitis received a 30% rating prior to September 27, 2017 and is denied any higher ratings.,An initial 30% rating for dermatitis was granted as of September 27, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of seborrheic dermatitis due to deficiencies in the VA medical opinion provided.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and contact dermatitis, both of which are related to the Veteran's active duty service in Southwest Asia. The decision is based on the Veteran's reports of noise exposure for hearing loss and environmental exposures for skin conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings on multiple conditions, including labrum tear of the right shoulder, back strain, and various skin issues. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's acne and polymorphous light eruption with residual scarring have required constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids, retinoids, and oral medications over the entire appeal period. As a result, an initial maximum 60 percent rating is granted since September 2, 2009.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to unclear notice of a Decision Review Officer hearing and the need for an updated medical opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities' impact on employment.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD as secondary to a service-connected anxiety disorder with depression, and denied the remaining claims on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinea pedis was not present during his active duty service and is not etiologically related to his service. As such, the claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for eczematous dermatitis and allergic rhinitis have been denied.,Service connection has not been established for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or ureterolithiasis.