Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis and psoriasis are rated at a maximum of 60 percent from June 28, 2016 to June 23, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, skin disability, cervical spine disability, and right upper extremity radiculopathy have been rated as per the criteria. The effective date for the award of a TDIU has been granted earlier than April 17, 2020, and an earlier effective date for the establishment of basic eligibility for education benefits under Chapter 35 (DEA) has also been granted.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of frostbite, including tinea pedis, hallux valgus, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral extremities. The case is being returned to the RO for an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected eczema was denied, and the TDIU claim for the period from December 31, 2014 to February 2, 2015 was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will need further information or examinations regarding his hearing loss, neck disability, and psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior instructions, requiring further development including obtaining a new VA examination to assess the nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed skin disorders and service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding his pseudofolliculitis barbae, as well as obtaining outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis face and scalp was granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective February 25, 2010. Prior to this date, the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating of 30 percent for chronic, recurrent dermatophytosis of the thighs, to include bilateral tinea pedis, onychomycosis of the toenails, and pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted. The effective date will be determined based on when it is factually ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for atopic dermatitis with lichen simplex chronicus, seborrheic dermatitis, and possible neurodermatitis as there is no evidence of a current disability that began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remands and for an addendum opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected skin condition during flare-ups.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as eczema, was not incurred in or related to active service and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to new diagnoses of seborrheic dermatitis, erythrotelangiectatic rosacea, and seborrheic keratosis. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's right fifth finger scar, claimed as incurred in service, is denied due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between the injury and service.,PTSD is rated at 30 percent, with no higher rating granted based on current symptoms not meeting criteria for a higher rating.,Tinea cruris does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it affects less than 5% of his total body area.

The Veteran's claim for service connection to PFB, sinusitis, chronic headache disability, left arm disability, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal disability (IBS) is granted. The claims for service connection for a left ankle disability other than psoriatic arthritis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of October 14, 2007, but no earlier, for a 10 percent evaluation for psoriasis is granted. The Veteran was granted a 30 percent evaluation for psoriasis from November 14, 2013 to June 27, 2016 and a 60 percent evaluation since then.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for his claimed conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the causes of his urethral stricture, erectile dysfunction, and skin disabilities.

The Veteran's PFB with residuals of acne vulgaris is granted a rating of 60 percent effective from March 16, 2016 to March 23, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis with hyperpigmented lichenification of the bilateral dorsal hands and wrists, claimed as eczema, was granted effective March 23, 2021. The effective date is based on the filing of a new claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete VA examination, requiring further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae and tinea versicolor.