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

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pseudo folliculitis barbae was dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal.

Initial compensable evaluations for onychomycosis/nail fungus and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied.,Service connection claims for a psychiatric disorder and residuals of a left lower leg/ankle laceration are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches to include as due to an undiagnosed illness. The VA examiner found no evidence supporting a causal relationship between his current headaches and any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from January 25, 2008 to May 24, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied as there is no current disability to support the claim. The Board found that pernicious anemia, a form of anemia, did not manifest during service or within one year of separation and is not otherwise related to service or to service-connected gastritis. For psoriasis of the scalp, the Veteran's 10% rating was denied as there is no evidence linking her current condition to service.

Service connection for psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, psoriatic arthritis (secondary to service-connected psoriasis), diabetic retinopathy (secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus), and erectile dysfunction is granted.,The issue of service connection for skin cancer remains remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development, requiring another medical opinion from a dermatologist regarding tinea pedis medication use since January 19, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims for new examinations to determine if there is a current disability related to service and whether any such disabilities are caused by service.

The Board has denied service connection for psoriasis, back pain, bilateral knee strain, and a respiratory disability as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to active duty.,There is no competent medical evidence linking any of the Veteran's claimed disabilities to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's skin condition and its relation to service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the medical evidence of record does not sufficiently describe the oral medications used by the Veteran to treat his bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis. As a result, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral pes planus, back disability, and skin disability (eczema).,Further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected folliculitis, diagnosed during his military service, is now granted.

The Veteran's tinea unguium of the bilateral toes, with tinea pedis, is remanded due to questions regarding systemic therapy and associated disabilities.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is granted service connection, while his right ear hearing loss and other conditions are denied. Service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and vision problems, all of which are alleged to be due to radiation exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional information from the Veteran regarding his in-service radiation exposure and refer this information to a credible source for a more detailed dose assessment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and considering 2018 amendments to the rating criteria for evaluating skin disabilities.

The Veteran's skin disorder other than acne, to include sarcoidosis and perioral dermatitis, is granted as service-connected. The claims for increased ratings of radiculopathy are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine if any current skin disabilities are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and granted a non-compensable rating for eczema/atopic dermatitis. The Veteran's claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders is remanded.,The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and her service. The claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders are remanded.