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

The Veteran's application for annual clothing allowances for 2015 was denied because the medications he used were not prescribed during that year or did not cause irreparable damage to his outer garments.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for PFB was also denied, with a noncompensable rating assigned.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and an increased rating for eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. The Veteran's eczema and seborrheic dermatitis have been rated noncompensably disabling since December 7, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, increased rating for dermatitis of the feet with cellulitis, and effective dates.,Service connection for broken jaw residuals was denied.

The Veteran's dermatophytosis and atopic dermatitis have been granted a 60 percent rating, effective from January 20, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition including dermatitis, BCC, pruritic scalp, and urticaria because the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were caused by any incident of active service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, rhinitis/sinusitis, stroke, blood clots in the left eye, chest pains, and hypertension are denied. The claim for service connection for PFB is also denied since June 27, 2014. A rating of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss is granted effective November 13, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PFB and HTN due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The appellant's PFB is rated as a noncompensable disability, while his HTN does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Veteran's psoriasis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied an increased evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral feet and legs conditions due to incomplete service treatment records. The Appellant is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain post-service medical records, and if necessary, a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of tinea pedis and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a schedular or extraschedular rating in excess of 20 percent for tinea pedis, as it did not cover 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected and was not treated with systemic therapy. For TDIU, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities (tinea pedis and gastritis) combined to a rating of 30 percent, which is less than the required 60 percent for total disability ratings based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for eczema, bilateral bunions, pes planus, and sleep apnea due to additional evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for atopic dermatitis and PFB have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under either the pre-amended or amended criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinea cruris, bilateral foot tinea pedis, and bilateral hand tremor due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is requested to undergo VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's respiratory condition, manifested by shortness of breath, was caused by service-connected back and foot conditions.,The Veteran's dizziness was caused by service-connected tinnitus and respiratory condition.,OSA began during active-duty service and is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal conditions due to obesity.,Migraine headaches were caused by service-connected OSA and respiratory condition.,PFB and acne keloidalis nucae began during active-duty service.,Bilateral shin splints were caused by the service-connected left foot and left ankle conditions.,Anal fistulas developed because of obesity and sedentarism due to the service-connected musculoskeletal conditions.,The Veteran's anal fistula condition was caused by the service-connected back, left foot, and left ankle conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and nature of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic venous insufficiency, venous stasis ulcer, and stasis dermatitis are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability other than acne or dermatitis, finding that her current skin conditions are not related to her in-service skin conditions and do not meet the criteria for direct, secondary, or presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and GERD disabilities are granted, with a rating of 30 percent. The left elbow disability is granted but at the maximum allowable rating (10%). Other issues remain pending.