Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded several issues including the effective dates and initial ratings for service-connected major depressive disorder, stasis dermatitis with autoeczematization, and TDIU. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining a new VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current skin condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for PFB prior to February 17, 2022 and a rating in excess of 30 percent from that date onward. The Veteran's request for higher-level review was honored due to timely submission of VA Form 20-0996.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, bilateral foot disability, and lumbar spine disability are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted for right and left elbow strains, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The claims of service connection for athlete's foot, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis throughout the body are being remanded.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae disability has not manifested as characteristic lesions involving more than 20% of the entire body or exposed areas, and no systemic therapy is required. Therefore, a higher initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and atopic dermatitis on the posterior trunk.,Service connection was granted for atopic dermatitis on the posterior trunk.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disabilities and skin cancer. The examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military sexual trauma in service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for eczema of the bilateral lower extremities was denied, and his claim for TDIU prior to May 21, 2019, was also denied.

The Veteran's initial 60 percent disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of consideration on direct causation and exposure to herbicide agents. Additional examinations are required.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorders and their relationship to his service, particularly his Gulf War deployment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further review due to new evidence received after the February 28, 2018 SOC. The issues include service connection for eczema and a right wrist ganglion cyst, as well as increased ratings for various knee and ankle conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne and herpes have been denied as her conditions did not worsen since the last examination in February 2012. The Board has also remanded the remaining service connection claims due to the Veteran's failure to appear for VA examinations.,VA is required to obtain clarification opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disabilities (plantar fasciitis, pes planus with an acquired deformity and bunion) and back disabilities (upper and lower back). Clarification of these diagnoses and their relationship to service are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition and stomach condition due to Agent Orange exposure. Additional opinions are needed regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected and non-service-connected disabilities, including headaches, skin disability other than pseudofolliculitis barbae, right shoulder disability, sleep apnea, degenerative arthritis of the knees, and left ligament sprain. The Board has determined that these issues require further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a skin disability, including chloracne, due to incomplete development and the need for an updated VA examination during one of the Veteran's flare-ups.

The Board has determined that a timely substantive appeal was not filed to the June 2015 SOC regarding service connection for multiple conditions. The case is REMANDED for issuance of an SOC and allowing the Veteran to perfect his appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence. The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, dermatitis, right leg, and dermatitis, left leg are pending.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis was granted a 10 percent rating prior to April 25, 2022. A higher rating is denied from that date forward.