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

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right ankle and PFB disabilities were dismissed because the claims were improperly placed on the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) docket under the legacy appeals process. The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals from this process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and acrochordons (skin tags), as well as benign cysts and painful scars. The remand is due to inadequate examination findings and a potential secondary service connection issue related to diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for dermatitis and GERD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's left leg DVT and varicose veins have been rated at 40 percent since July 24, 2017. The rating is for persistent edema, eczema, and stasis pigmentation in the left leg.

The Veteran's left rotator cuff shoulder disability is related to his service-connected low back disability, and the claim for erectile dysfunction is granted as it is associated with his service-connected low back disability. The claims for PTSD and PFB are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including additional VA treatment records and a June 2019 VA mental disorders examination. The issues include various disability ratings and service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding her claims of service connection for headaches, sleep apnea syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, psoriasis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,The Board also denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis and erythema annulare (claimed as rash) due to a lack of current disability diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected lichen planus, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis. An addendum opinion is needed from a Dermatologist.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and requires a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic low back pain disability and skin disability. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has not involved more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.

The Veteran's service-connected hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and pseudofolliculitis barbae do not interfere with his employability, so a 10% rating based on multiple noncompensable disabilities is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for allergies, a lumbar spine disability, cystic acne, and left ear hearing loss.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, bilateral cataracts, refractive error with presbyopia and blepharitis (sty, inflammation, vision loss), hypoglycemia, hypertension, bilateral hip disability, radiation colitis status post colon cancer surgery, sternum disability, post chemotherapy cognitive impairment, bilateral upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, high cholesterol, bilateral plantar fasciitis, temporomandibular joint disorders, skin cancer, bilateral wrist disability, chloracne, liver disability, broken nasal bone, a disability manifested by loss of balance, dizziness, and frequent falls, chronic unexplained disability manifested by muscle weakness, fatigue, heat exhaustion, cramps, and malnutrition or lack of nutrients, genitourinary disability (kidney disability), residuals of chicken pox, and measles virus.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for radiation colitis status post colon cancer surgery, stomach problems, constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, gas, and cramped bowel; and for genitourinary disability (kidney disability).

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for seborrheic dermatitis, as it is unclear if there are missing service treatment records and the current opinion from the VA examiner does not consider all relevant factors.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's skin disability is presumed to have been caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

Your service connection claims for skin disabilities in the feet and groin area have been granted. The Board is dismissing your appeal as there are no remaining issues to consider.

The Veteran's skin disability, specifically tinea pedis with blisters, was granted a 60 percent rating effective October 31, 2014. The appeal is pending for an increased rating beyond this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that his acne rosacea was not incurred in or related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for VR&E services to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing is remanded due to pre-decisional errors and the need for further evaluation by a VRC considering his service-connected disabilities.