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

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and initial evaluations in several conditions due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has found that a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his eczema.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation since March 31, 2011. Therefore, entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted.

The Board denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, right shoulder disorder, neck disorder, heart disorder, right knee chondromalacia and osteoarthritis, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The claims for right shoulder disorder, neck disorder, and right knee disorders were remanded. Service connection was granted for right knee chondromalacia and osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented them from obtaining and maintaining employment prior to April 13, 2012. The Board has remanded the case for extraschedular consideration due to the Veteran's inability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC claims were denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board has remanded to determine if his symptoms warrant a higher rating.,Service connection for an acne condition, including chloracne, remains pending as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)/acid reflux, Grave's Disease, and a skin condition to include psoriasis due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded. The Board requested an adequate VA medical opinion from 'a vocational specialist, similar occupational specialist, or dermatologist' regarding the Veteran's claim for TDIU and asked for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's PFB is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the revised criteria.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorder and psychiatric conditions are inadequate for purposes of adjudication. The case is being remanded to obtain additional records, arrange a new examination, and provide an updated opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for a headache disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his active service. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the skin disorder.,Service connection for a skin disorder remains in dispute as the VA examiner opined it was less likely than not incurred during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including folliculitis and solar purpura, as it found no evidence of such condition during or within one year after service. The Board also noted that there was insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the current skin disorders and herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and recurrent left great toe ingrown toenail are deemed to have been incurred in service.,The Veteran's right wrist disability is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to December 27, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and remanded the issue of an initial rating higher than 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The issues include prostate cancer, lung disability (asthma and allergic rhinitis), chloracne, and heart arrhythmia with pacemaker.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but the issue of service connection for bilateral foot tinea pedis with onychomycosis remains pending and remanded.,Service connection is being considered for the Veteran's bilateral foot condition. The decision regarding this claim will be determined after further review.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to the submission of additional VA treatment records that were not previously considered.

The appeal of a service connection claim for albuminuria is dismissed. The service connection claims for insomnia, tinnitus, anemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus (diabetes), bilateral knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), plantar fasciitis, acquired psychiatric disability, female sexual arousal disorder, and tinea pedis are referred back to the Regional Office for appropriate development and adjudication.