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

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a rash, to include chloracne, was denied as there was no indication of any currently diagnosed skin disability. The RO found that the evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the May 2016 rating decision was granted, with a 10% disability rating for tinea corporis and denial of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. The appeal is considered timely due to notification received in August 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, corneal scarring as a residual of right eye keratitis, tinea versicolor, and residuals of a right thumb fracture due to incomplete development. The Veteran is encouraged to provide information about all sources of private medical care during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinea pedis, a bilateral knee disability, a low back disability, and a burn scar of the left shoulder. The Veteran's symptoms were observed in-service and have continued to present post-service.

The Board has dismissed the earlier effective date claims for acne vulgaris of the head, face and chest and back as they were previously remanded and the Veteran elected a different review pathway.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected eczema was denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete information and need for additional medical opinions regarding service connection for tinea pedis of both feet, sleep apnea, and lumbar strain.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration of secondary service connection based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and braces worn for service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The appeal for an initial compensable rating for tinea versicolor is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination for his dermatitis and for additional evidence related to his PTSD claim.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for a low back disability, an initial compensable rating for a skin disability of the right hand, and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right wrist degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for chest pains, dermatitis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and asthma. The Veteran's claims were not addressed under the presumption of service connection for undiagnosed illnesses due to his service in the Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea, and for obtaining additional medical opinions on the etiology of his sleep apnea. The other claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic skin problems, peripheral neuropathy, and basal cell carcinoma (claimed as a skin condition) has been granted. The claims for peripheral neuropathy and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of his claims.

The Board has restored a 60 percent disability rating for seborrheic dermatitis chest/face, finding that the reduction from 60% to 10% was not proper due to lack of improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded two issues: the bilateral ankle condition claim due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination, and the digestive system disorder claim due to lack of a nexus between the claimed condition and active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claims of service connection for tinea pedis and a body rash are remanded due to insufficient evidence on record. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis of the face, neck, scalp, and arms is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.