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

The Board denied an extraschedular evaluation for chronic bilateral lower extremity dermatitis since March 1, 2013. The evidence did not support a finding that the disability caused impairment of earning capacity beyond the ratings currently in effect.

The Veteran's tinea cruris and intertrigo are not service-connected as they did not have their onset in service or due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's onychomycosis is not service-connected as it did not have its onset in service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot cold injury residuals (numbness) and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral tinea pedis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted. The claim for service connection for dermatitis, due to exposures associated with Southwest Asia service, is denied. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for radiation dermatitis needs to be further evaluated due to procedural errors and lack of recent medical evidence.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted as service connected. The right foot and ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination.

Your claim for service connection for psoriasis arthritis has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to address.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, and the Board finds that his current erectile dysfunction is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension. The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no probative medical evidence linking the current diagnoses to service. The Veteran's lay statements were considered but not sufficient to establish a nexus.

The Veteran's disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was reduced from 60% to 10%, effective September 1, 2014. The Board has restored the 60% rating, effective May 13, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being associated with his case. The RO must review this new evidence and determine if updated VA examinations or additional development are necessary for any of the disabilities on appeal.

The Veteran's eczematous dermatitis is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted based on current treatment.

The Veteran's psoriasis was granted a 60% rating effective March 15, 2015. The Board found that the increase in disability occurred in March 2015 and granted an earlier effective date of March 16, 2014.

The reduction in rating for bilateral tinea pedis and tinea cruris from 60 to 10 percent was proper as the evidence showed sustained improvement under ordinary conditions of life.

The Board has found pre-decisional errors in the denial of service connection for various conditions and has ordered remand to obtain necessary examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is rated at 10 percent and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the condition affecting less than 20% of his exposed skin.

The Board denied service connection for chronic neck pain, left and right knee pain, loss of use of a creative organ (presumed to be erectile dysfunction), and psoriasis as the evidence did not support these claims.,Service connection was also denied for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to PTSD with depressive disorder and stimulant use disorder.

The Board denied an increased rating for service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis, finding that the condition covered less than five percent of the entire body or exposed areas and did not require intermittent systemic therapy.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient supporting evidence for the Veteran's claim of service connection for psoriasis, including as due to exposure to environmental hazards in Iraq.

The Board has denied service connection for eczema and remanded the issue of service connection for restrictive lung disease. The Veteran's eczema was not found to be related to his military service, while the lung condition is pending due to insufficient evidence.