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

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to the need for clarification of medical evidence regarding the severity and nature of the Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa and nodular acne.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's ichthyosis was initially manifested during active service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's prescribed medications for tinea versicolor, and no in-person examination is required unless deemed necessary by the clinician.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension (HTN), left ankle condition, and tinea versicolor due to incomplete service records and lack of authorization for private treatment evidence. Additional development is needed to clarify the Veteran's periods of service and obtain relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of chronic sinusitis was dismissed. The Veteran's initial rating for eczema with hand warts and psoriasis was granted at a 60 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's eczematoid dermatitis is rated as 60% from October 1, 2020. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral eye disorder due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of clear evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to properly notify the Veteran and appellant of their rights in a simultaneously contested claim, including the right to a hearing, representation, and submission of evidence.

The Veteran's skin disability, previously rated as atopic dermatitis and now nummular eczema, is not more than a 10 percent rating due to the lack of characteristic lesions involving more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.

The Veteran's service-connected neurodermatitis is rated at 30 percent prior to February 6, 2020. The Board has remanded the case for further development and rating consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and a need for an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's effective date for basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is denied as there was no permanent and total service-connected disability prior to March 1, 1990.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to scheduling issues and lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's claims for various disabilities, including psoriasis and left eye visual acuity loss, are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a left index finger injury is also remanded as it may be related to his right knee disability.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it could impact other claims.

The Veteran was able to maintain employment at a university despite his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and foot conditions. The Board found the evidence did not support a TDIU prior to August 16, 2020.

The Veteran's skin disability, which includes urticaria, angioedema, onychomycosis, atopic dermatitis, and allergic reaction, is currently rated as 30 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of recurrent debilitating episodes or need for third-line treatment.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne, finding no error and dismissing the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for eczema (claimed as dermatitis) due to incomplete information from the September 2020 VA examination regarding all medications and treatments prescribed during the appeal period.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches. The claim for skin condition (dyshidrotic eczema) was granted with a rating of 70 percent from October 15, 2015.

The TDIU claim was remanded for additional development due to incomplete requests and the need for a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The case must be returned to the RO for necessary actions.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher evaluation for his right ear hearing loss disability, an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD beginning August 13, 2015, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of these claims.