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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, skin disability other than seborrheic dermatitis, and hematomas.,While the Veteran reported and was treated for skin issues during service, she does not have a current diagnosis of any skin condition other than seborrheic dermatitis.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis of both feet are being remanded for a new VA examination. The initial disability rating for diabetic retinopathy is also being remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorder, specifically whether it is related to service exposure to extremely cold temperatures or participation in gas mask drills. The Veteran was diagnosed with vitiligo and other dermatological conditions during his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, chloracne, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to incomplete development of records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis due to inadequate examination findings. The case is returned for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for prostate cancer is dismissed as he wishes to withdraw the issue. The remaining issues are remanded due to lack of a complete record.,Issues related to skin cancer, foot disability (tinea pedis), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy in lower and upper extremities remain unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for chronic dermatitis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examiner to provide an opinion on whether his topical treatments constitute systemic therapy.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for service-connected scars, residuals of pseudofolliculitis barbae, and for bilateral great toe onychomycosis due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed the claims for restoration of the seborrheic dermatitis evaluation and service connection for an undiagnosed condition, as well as the reopening of a claim for a sleep disorder due to lack of new and material evidence. The decision is final.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor is rated at 10 percent since November 27, 2019. The Board denied a higher rating as the condition has not affected more than 20% of his total body or exposed areas and does not require systemic therapy.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to address certain issues in the decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 3, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, contact dermatitis, revision of an August 2008 rating decision denying service connection for depression based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE), and an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension due to incomplete records. The Veteran's VA examinations are also needed.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as eczema. The case will be remanded for an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's appeals seeking higher ratings for bilateral shin splints, eczema of the right hand, hemorrhoids, and PFB were withdrawn. The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine is denied because there is no in-service injury or disease and no evidence of continuity of symptomatology after separation from service.,Service connection for bilateral tinea pedis is granted as the Veteran's current condition can be linked to his active-duty service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, foot disability (to include pes planus), and allergic rhinitis with bronchitis. The claim for service connection for skin disability (dermatitis of the hands) is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete hearing and potential outstanding medical records. Additional examinations are needed to address the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia and remanded the issues of service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, rhinitis (h. pylori infection), and dyshidrotic eczema.