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

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his service-connected acne scars affecting the face and neck, anterior trunk, and posterior trunk are being remanded due to a need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen his previously denied claims. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and acne scars, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his mental health conditions.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits were previously terminated due to the expiration of his eligibility period. The Board has decided to remand this matter for further evaluation and determination of whether he currently has a serious employment handicap, which could potentially extend his eligibility.

The Veteran's osteopenia has not been linked to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or herbicide agent exposure, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's psoriasis is remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran withdrew all issues in this appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding no nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for eczema is granted, and the issue of TDIU is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence submitted after a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has determined that the remand was not satisfied and thus, the claims for service connection for a skin condition of the feet (tinea pedis and dermatitis) and for an increased rating for residuals of excision of exostosis on the left great toe are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right leg varicose veins, right foot heel spurs, and dermatitis of the legs and face with herpes were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in any of these evaluations.

The Veteran's recurrent dermatitis of the lower extremities is related to military service and has been granted as service connection.

The Veteran's skin disability (bilateral tinea pedis) is currently rated as noncompensable, and his hypertension is also rated as noncompensable.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for lower back pain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including as due to herbicide agent exposure. The evidence did not establish that his current skin disorders are related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left upper extremity disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, thyroid condition, seasonal allergies, eczema of the scalp, left foot hallux valgus, and PTSD. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary due to insufficient clarification and additional medical opinions are required for both dermatitis and hypertrophic gastritis.

The Veteran's varicose veins with stasis dermatitis, sleep apnea, and hypertension severely limit his ability to work due to leg pain and fatigue after only short periods of standing or sitting. The Board grants a TDIU based on these service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for left foot pes planus, right foot pes planus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have all been granted. The claim for tingling and poor circulation, left leg, has been reopened.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is granted a 60 percent rating, effective January 3, 2022. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction.