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

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various skin conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records, requiring further evaluation of the Veteran's skin disabilities.

The Veteran's skin condition, characterized as eczema dermatitis and lichen simplex, did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Board denied his claim for an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, were found to be sufficient for a TDIU prior to May 10, 2017. The appeal is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and unclear diagnoses. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various skin conditions, foot issues, and spine problems. Remand is required to clarify his diagnoses, obtain necessary authorizations for treatment records, and provide a VA examination to determine if any of these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to February 28, 2017 for the grant of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases regarding initial ratings and service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, and the Board has granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a skin disability to include as due to exposure to herbicide agents, finding that further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The skin disorder claim is denied as there is no evidence that it was caused by service. The heart disorder and TDIU claims are also remanded.

The claim of service connection for G6PD deficiency is dismissed. The Veteran's skin disorder claim is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his dermatitis is denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an eye disorder secondary to his dermatitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with photographs and a VA examination, as well as needing an addendum opinion regarding secondary aggravation of the service-connected skin conditions.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The cases for increased disability evaluations and service connection for right ear hearing loss are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 3, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis, pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps), and hypertension. However, the claims for a bilateral shoulder condition, back condition, and diabetes are remanded as there is insufficient medical evidence to determine their etiology.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, tinea versicolor, and bronchitis.,The Veteran's irregular heartbeat and chest pain claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for eczema is being remanded due to new evidence added by VA.