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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibrocystic breast, acne, acrochordon, anemia, and left leg sciatica have all been denied as there is no current disability associated with these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The remaining issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were not met.

The Board has granted a separate 20 percent rating for left knee disability due to locking. Other claims are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and did not address his claim for a TDIU for the period prior to October 13, 2017. The motion argues that the decision should have addressed the TDIU claim.

The Board has granted a TDIU from July 17, 2018. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable since that date. The case is remanded for additional development regarding increased ratings and prior to July 17, 2018.

The Veteran's porphyria cutanea tarda and chloracne are granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right hamstring disorder. The claims for left ankle, sacroiliac, lumbar spine, GERD, and pseudofolliculitis barbae disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than December 16, 2005, for the grant of service connection for acne affecting the chest, face and back is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected acne affecting the chest, face and back is granted with a 30 percent rating.

The appeal to reopen a claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury based on the receipt of new and material evidence is granted. The claims for service connection for other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding service connection for a thyroid disorder, increased ratings for PTSD and related conditions, and an earlier effective date for hearing loss. The Board dismissed these issues as the appellant has requested to withdraw them.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on its severity and impact.

The Veteran's service-connected lymphedema and tinea pedis in both lower extremities were found to not warrant a rating higher than 40 percent, as there was no persistent ulceration or massive board-like edema.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinea cruris and hyperthyroidism are remanded due to worsening symptoms reported by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various health issues, including muscle pain, sleep disorders, hypertension, skin rashes, sinusitis, and headaches. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and expert opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and onychomycosis due to a lack of evidence showing current diagnoses or in-service events. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's gout was found to be aggravated beyond the normal progression during active service, and his eczema is considered an aggravation of a pre-existing condition. The Board granted service connection for both conditions.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including sleep disorder and various scars. The Veteran will need to provide updated treatment records and undergo VA examinations for his eczema and associated scars.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, tinea pedis, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right foot disorder, and a left foot disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and to schedule VA examinations.

A 20 percent rating is granted for the Veteran's right ankle disability, claimed as degenerative joint disease and tenosynovitis, effective April 6, 2020.,A 10 percent rating is granted for the Veteran's skin condition, claimed as pseudofolliculitis barbae, effective April 1, 2020.