Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2023

The Board has denied service connection for a skin condition other than of the feet, including acne vulgaris. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain medical records. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a skin condition, perianal abscess, and bilateral hearing loss are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability other than eczema is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 30, 1998 for service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, and dermatitis. Service connection was not established due to the Veteran's Gulf War exposure but new evidence from VA treatment records allowed for reopening of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic acne vulgaris due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, throat cancer, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, seborrheic dermatitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted as they are presumed to be related to his service-connected conditions under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema, left knee disability, right knee disability, and back disability are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's PFB is not rated higher than the initial noncompensable rating.,PTSD has been granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is rated as noncompensable, with the condition affecting less than 5% of his total body and exposed areas. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating based on current medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including failure to obtain VA examinations and medical opinions. The Veteran's statements indicate he was willing to attend examinations but faced scheduling issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his skin condition, left tibia stress fracture with osteoarthritis, and right tibia stress fracture with osteoarthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The VA will schedule a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PFB and provide updated treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and chloracne due to missed VA examinations. The Veteran must be rescheduled for these exams.

The Board denied service connection for lip dermatitis and chloracne. The Veteran's lip dermatitis was found to be incurred coincident with service, but there is no current diagnosis of chloracne.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and right hip condition are denied due to dishonorable discharge.,The Veteran's claims for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are denied as new and relevant evidence has not been received.,Service connection is granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, with the presumption that it was incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's PFB is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a more thorough examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to the addition of relevant VA examination reports and treatment records after previous statements of the case were issued.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, effective October 21, 2022. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder, right ankle disability, and psoriasis result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another to keep himself clean, attend to his needs, and protect him from daily hazards. The Board granted special monthly compensation effective September 12, 2017.