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

The Board has denied service connection for a skin disorder, other than tinea unguium and tinea pedis to include as due to herbicide exposure. The prostate disorder claim is remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis barbae and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, cardiovascular disorder, renal disorder, osteomyelitis, and amputation of the left great toe were denied. The claim for a skin disorder was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial. Service connection was not granted for any of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, granted service connection for tinea pedis, and denied service connection for bilateral pes planus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for psoriasis and a rating in excess of 60 percent. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to reassess the percentage of body affected by psoriasis.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted service connection. The Board has remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the other issues, including secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinion is inadequate and requires a new examination to address whether the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis required systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs at any time since July 18, 2011.

The Veteran's folliculitis decalvans and painful scarring (head and neck) is granted with a 30% rating prior to December 15, 2020. Beginning December 15, 2020, the Veteran's higher rating for this condition is denied. The Veteran's folliculitis decalvans and painful scarring is granted with a 30% rating throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for dermatitis and PFB was denied.,An increased initial rating of 10 percent for facial scarring associated with dermatitis and PFB was granted effective December 19, 2021.

The Board has remanded the claim for a secondary service connection opinion regarding whether any of the Veteran's foot disabilities (other than his bilateral foot drop) are at least as likely as not related to, proximately due to, or aggravated beyond their natural progression by his bilateral foot drop.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records, private treatment records, and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and chloracne due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is not entitled to presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure, but a VA examination is needed to determine if his current conditions are related to his folliculitis or any other in-service conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation of his skin disability and right wrist sprain residuals.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating issues have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment since April 16, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema (previously actinic keratosis) has been granted a maximum schedular evaluation of 60 percent, the highest available rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, but he was not in need of nursing home care or permanent housebound status. He is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance by another.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC claims for migraine headaches are granted, with the effective date being December 1, 2016. The Veteran is now eligible for both benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board does not find any evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and a skin disorder other than tinea pedis and onychomycosis due to inadequate opinions in prior VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected malaria.