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

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at 10 percent, but not higher.,The Veteran's eczema is rated at 10 percent for the entire period on appeal. For the period beginning October 25, 2018, it is denied as not meeting criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and athlete’s foot are both denied as not meeting criteria for a compensable evaluation.,

The Board has granted service connection for contact dermatitis on the eyelids, finding that it began during active service and is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, vascular eczema, and migraine headaches have been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions during or after service.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, hypertension, back disability, right shin splint disorder, left shin splint disorder, ingrown toenails, seizure disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and bilateral ear keratosis obturans have all been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for the right middle finger laceration scar has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for acne prior to February 19, 2016, and for scarring associated with her acne as of August 1, 2014, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings higher than 10 percent for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to incomplete development of evidence, including a need for additional VA examinations. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for any outstanding treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema and CAD due to exposure to herbicide agents. The deck logs of the USS Kitty Hawk need to be obtained to determine if the Veteran served in Vietnam, which is required for the presumption of Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for onychomycosis, claimed as right foot dermatitis, is dismissed.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD, to include anxiety and depression are denied. The Veteran's hypertension claim has been remanded.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the right foot dermatitis issue in October 2019.

The Veteran's service connection for periodontal disease, tinea pedis (bilateral feet), hammer toes/hallux valgus, left foot, and hammer toes/hallux valgus, right foot was denied. The effective dates for these conditions were set at January 1, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, including chloracne, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disability and his military service. The Board noted that while the Veteran served in Vietnam and had exposure to herbicides, he did not have chloracne or any other specific diagnosis related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, vertigo, lung disability, and lower quadrant abdominal pain have been denied. The Veteran has also had his prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded several cases for further evaluation due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of functional loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right foot fungal infection and left foot fungal infection are both granted as service-connected.,Service connection for a right ankle sprain, acne, and bilateral leg pain is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for tinea versicolor and kidney cancer due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran needs further examination to determine if his conditions are related to service, including potential exposure to herbicides or asbestos.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,An earlier effective date for PTSD prior to July 25, 2012 is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records, scheduling an examination to assess PFB severity, and issuing a statement of the case for the remaining issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, ADHD, DVT, and early stasis dermatitis as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The issues of rating higher than 10 percent for the service-connected right ankle disability, entitlement to TDIU, and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) was denied. A total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted effective September 21, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and a skin condition (claimed as psoriasis) due to toxic herbicide exposure, specifically because there is uncertainty about whether the ship USS JOHN PAUL JONES operated within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam. The Board also requested an examination to determine if the Veteran's current skin conditions are related to his service.