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

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected as it is not related to his active military service.,There is no evidence of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities during or recent to the filing of the claim, thus denying service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's sleep apnea was not found secondary to PTSD. The matter is remanded for further development.,No current diagnosis of a skin condition (claimed as chloracne) has been established in the medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a skin disability, including as due to exposure to chemicals and/or toxins. The case is being returned for further development to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure during his military service at Fort Carson.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold requirement for entitlement to VR&E benefits as he does not have an employment handicap and is capable of finding gainful employment in his field of nursing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted. The claim for tinnitus is denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) prior to July 2, 2019, and a higher rating thereafter is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and scar status-post removal of sebaceous cyst as the Veteran withdrew these claims. The hearing loss disability was denied due to lack of in-service onset or continuity.

The Board has remanded the claim for a skin disorder due to service and herbicide exposure, as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding the onset of the condition. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed with additional examination and opinion.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a skin disorder based on new and material evidence. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any current chronic skin disorders, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has maintained substantial gainful employment throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's skin condition, characterized by chronic venous stasis ulceration and tinea infection, was granted a 60 percent rating effective March 11, 2013. The Board found that the evidence supported this higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of her claims, particularly regarding the need for VA examination and treatment records. The issues include service connection for a skin condition (tinea corporis), higher ratings for migraine headaches, and RSD of the left leg and right lower extremity.

The Veteran's skin condition and low back pain are being remanded for further development as the VA examinations provided were inadequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to address the etiology of his sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including chloracne and hives, finding no current diagnosis of such disabilities during or recent to the pendency of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's eczema and TDIU claims. The issues of a compensable rating for eczema and TDIU prior to February 2, 2015 are being addressed due to the need for additional evidence and clarification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for psoriasis, a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine myositis, and a separate rating for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues are also being remanded due to the need for additional development related to SMC benefits.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis has been granted service connection and rated at 30 percent, effective March 26, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psychosis under 38 U.S.C. § 1702, finding that an active psychosis did not develop within two years of his separation from service. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship of these conditions to service.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis affects less than five percent of his total body or exposed areas and is treated with topical medications. The Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted as the use of topical corticosteroids does not qualify as systemic therapy.