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

The Veteran's psoriasis and urinary tract infection disorder are not service-connected.,The Veteran's paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin conditions and blood condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected chronic dermatitis with tinea pedis and undiagnosed condition due to insufficient evidence regarding the extent of his skin disability during active phases.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to the Veteran's back disability.

The Veteran's left leg venous insufficiency with venous stasis dermatitis is granted as service connected, and the claim is reopened due to new evidence submitted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for eczema of the calves and heels was denied. The effective date for a 10 percent rating for this condition is granted as March 1, 2010.

The appeal for service connection of PFB is dismissed. The appeal for service connection of OSA is remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of tinea pedis prior to November 18, 1988. The Veteran's November 1987 letter did not constitute a claim for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he and his representative have withdrawn all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims.,No new evidence or changes in disability status were presented, and all issues on appeal are now closed.

The Veteran's claims for left wrist disorder, condyloma acuminate, bilateral elbow disorders, and bilateral hand disorders have been dismissed. The Veteran is now service-connected for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral hallux valgus, and a painful scar related to his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to inadequate reasons or bases in the January 2021 decision. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to assess his current severity of service-connected right elbow scar, skin disability, and duodenal ulcer.

The Veteran's folliculitis is rated as non-compensable prior to March 5, 2021 and granted a 30% rating from that date onward. The scar behind his left ear remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 9, 2014. From April 9, 2014, the Veteran is in receipt of a combined disability rating of 100 percent, which moots any TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left great toe disorder, hepatitis C, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD and PFB claims are remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions. The VA will provide a new examination during an active stage or flare-up of the disabilities, if possible.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his claims of increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, eczematoid dermatitis, chronic, feet; service connection for a respiratory condition; left hip condition; left knee condition; and hemorrhoids. The Veteran has challenged the competency of VA examiners who have administered examinations during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he withdrew his claims. The Board has also remanded several issues including low back, right knee, left knee, cervical spine, OSA, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The appeal for reopening the tinea pedis claim is dismissed. The bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus claims are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for alcoholism as a primary disorder, and has remanded his case for an increased disability evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae.