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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding the Veteran's pre-existing hearing loss did not worsen during service.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus and bilateral tinea pedis. The Veteran reported experiencing these conditions since service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her right ankle and knee conditions, have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since February 8, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and eczema, both presumed to be related to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia. Service connection was denied for left and right knee disabilities.

The Board has granted payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at John T. Mather Hospital and provided by Dr. K.A.P. on June 24, 2019 due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions and the fact that VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has granted service connection for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral shin splints, and facial acne, all of which are deemed to be directly related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by service. The decision resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of current diagnosis.,Service connection is remanded for sleep apnea syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, right leg nerve damage, headaches, and neck disability.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, cysts, acne, and coronary artery disease have been granted. The claim for degenerative arthritis (left knee osteoarthritis) is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's left foot big toe numbness, facial acne, and left hip pain status post fracture were all granted service connection as they had their onset during her period of active duty.

Service connection for colorectal cancer is granted.,Service connection for skin disability (claimed as seborrheic dermatitis) on a secondary basis to service-connected diabetes is granted.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (claimed as vision problems) on a secondary basis to service-connected diabetes is granted. The Board acknowledges that the evidence of record is at least in relative equipoise, and therefore grants this claim.,The Veteran's eye disability is remanded due to insufficient development of records related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's stomach disability is remanded due to insufficient development of records related to his National Guard service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the Veteran's unavailability for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for presumptive service connection for chronic rhinitis is granted, effective from the date of enactment of the PACT Act. The issues of service connection for TBI and skin disorders are remanded due to a lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's spine and extremity disabilities are being remanded for additional medical opinions to address the severity of his conditions, particularly during flare-ups or with repeated use.,The Veteran's skin disability is also being remanded due to unclear onset and systemic therapy status.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder and skin condition (eczema/dermatitis) are being remanded for further examination to determine their etiology, including consideration of Gulf War exposure. Service connection is sought for both conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for a skin disability, low back disability, and pulmonary disability due to additional procedural development being required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has not found sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims for deviated septum/rhinitis, PTSD and neurosis, chronic back pain, lattice degeneration (claimed as degeneration in eyes), or skin irritation, skin allergies, eczema, psoriasis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Board cannot make a fully-informed decision without a VA opinion on whether the rashes are related to the Prevnar vaccination and if they resulted from carelessness, negligence, or other fault.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for dermatitis, hypertension, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and neuropathy, resection of the large intestine, esophagus stricture, and shortness of breath should be remanded due to a lack of information regarding specific toxic exposures during his service aboard the USS Forrestal in July 1967.

The appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.