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

The Veteran's claim for seborrheic dermatitis was dismissed as his representative requested a withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for major depressive disorder and tension headaches were reopened due to new evidence received since their final denial in February and March 2003.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims are both granted, with tinnitus being related to service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied. The appeals for initial compensable ratings for right shoulder strain, bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the great toenails, and residuals, right hand status post transverse fracture distal fifth metacarpal were dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability rating reduction was improper, and the 40 percent rating is restored. The compensable rating for PFB is denied. The issues of service connection for residuals of a left inguinal herniorrhaphy, cervical spine disability, increased initial ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and an increased rating greater than 40 percent for the lumbar spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran is granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities.,However, the appeal for financial assistance in obtaining automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only was dismissed as the proper form (VA Form 10182) was not used.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to address the severity of his spondylosis, service connection for a bilateral foot disability, left ankle disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for both the skin condition and right shoulder disability claims due to inadequate or incomplete VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding continuity of symptoms since service are considered.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right ankle disorders, as well as a skin disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion from a dermatology specialist regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed skin conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for tinea cruris, finding that his condition affected less than five percent of his entire body area and none of his exposed areas. The Board determined there was no evidence of intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder and granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for folliculitis. The low back disorder was not found to be related to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, service connection for left ear hearing loss and psoriasis as well as arrythmia are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's dermatophytosis, including tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the bilateral feet and toenails, is rated at a 10 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been reopened, but the appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's right wrist sprain remains rated at 10 percent and is being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in its decision and a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's skin condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period prior to July 22, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his left knee strain, hypertension, and tinea pedis. Issues regarding service connection for salivary gland disorder, right knee pain, and rating increases are also pending.

The Veteran's PFB is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board has remanded for further examination to determine if a current disability exists.,Service connection for a bilateral eye disability cannot be granted due to lack of evidence linking the diagnosed conditions to service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss cannot be granted because there was no showing of chronicity within a presumptive period and no continuity of symptomatology since service.,Service connection for tinnitus as secondary to hearing loss is not granted, and direct service connection is also not granted due to lack of evidence linking the disability to service.,Service connection for a chest disability cannot be granted because there is no current diagnosis or evidence of symptoms related to the chest during the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right hand disability, left hand disability, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and military service.,The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, finding that his current level of hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities not preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for acne keloidalis nuchae, claimed as folliculitis of the face and back of scalp, has been reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted.,Service connection is granted for a skin condition on the face and scalp. Right ear hearing loss is denied.