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

The Veteran's skin condition and foot swelling are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted. The cases for bilateral hearing loss, lung condition, and eczema are remanded.

The Veteran's heart disorders, including nonsustained ventricular tachycardia and mild tricuspid insufficiency, are not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or for many years after. The Board finds that the Veteran's current heart conditions are not related to his military service.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, plantar fibroma, sinus tarsi syndrome, and tinea pedis, are also not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or for many years after. The Board finds that the Veteran's current foot conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for various conditions, including arthritis of the hands, OSA, PFB, prostate cancer, right shoulder arthritis, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The remaining issues are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear answers in an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's PFB and its impact on occupational tasks.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, due to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam service, has been granted. The claims for other conditions have been reopened and are being remanded.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluations of his skin condition, digestive disorder, back disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder. The issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, left knee, and right inguinal hernia disabilities have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a bilateral foot disability, skin condition (claimed as dermatitis), and lung or respiratory condition (claimed as bronchitis) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, combined with other disabilities rated at 60% or more, qualifies him for TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate effective March 15, 2016.

The Veteran's topical medications and back brace used during 2016 caused damage to his clothing, leading to the grant of clothing allowances for these items.

The Board has restored service connection for residuals of a right ankle fracture status post ORIF, scar from a right ankle fracture post ORIF, and pseudofolliculitis barbae as the RO did not provide proper notice regarding the Veteran's character of discharge.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected right knee disability, allergic rhinitis and maxillary sinusitis, as well as initial compensable ratings for onychomycosis, vitiligo, and tinea pedis.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and he meets the criteria for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.,Service connection for recurrent sleep disability (obstructive sleep apnea) and thyroid disability (hypothyroidism and obesity) are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits were denied as she did not meet the threshold disability percentage requirement and was found to have an employment handicap. The Board concluded that the Veteran does not need rehabilitation due to her existing disabilities, education, and work experience.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis is rated at 30 percent prior to July 26, 2019, and at 60 percent from July 26, 2019. The appeal was granted for the initial rating of 30 percent prior to July 26, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as it no longer pertains to an unresolved issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left hip disability, right thigh impairment, eczema, and restless leg syndrome due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo but has remanded the issue of service connection for a skin disability (other than left shoulder scar, status post-surgical removal of lipoma).

The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has found that a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected dermatitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eczema is etiologically linked to his active-duty service and grants service connection for this condition.