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

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Appellant's income and medical expenses to determine her eligibility for death pension benefits, as well as to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and ionizing radiation during service. Additionally, a VA medical opinion is needed to address the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fungus of the feet and toenails was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of this condition, and thus denied the claim. Other issues were remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, claimed as seborrheic dermatitis, has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and GAD) and a lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for psoriasis was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran's psoriasis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the old or new versions of Diagnostic Code 7816-7822.

PTSD and allergic rhinitis have been granted with specific ratings.,Migraines, eczema (claimed as skin condition), sleep apnea, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine remain pending issues.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for onychomycosis with tinea pedis is partially granted, with a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 1, 2022, and denied as of December 1, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected vascular eczematous dermatitis with right hand MRSA infection is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and an addendum opinion regarding the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's skin medication for service-connected psoriasis caused irreparable damage to her clothing, warranting a separate clothing allowance for the year 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae affected less than 40 percent of his total or exposed skin areas and did not require constant or near-constant systemic therapy, so a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected disabilities have been denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection and increased disability ratings are all set to June 21, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability and skin disability due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are claimed as related to her active service, including PTSD and combat. Further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any existing disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for various skin disorders and spine and shoulder conditions, finding that the Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding his exposure to radiation and toxic substances. The Veteran is required to provide authorization forms for medical records, complete necessary development, and undergo a TERA examination.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor was initially rated at 10 percent and granted a TDIU prior to September 15, 2016. The Board found that the condition did not warrant an increased rating or earlier effective date.

The Veteran's psoriasis is being remanded for additional development to determine if it is related to his service, secondary to PTSD, or aggravated by PTSD.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis are currently rated at 10 percent, effective May 26, 2016. The Board has remanded the claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent and for an earlier effective date. Additionally, the Veteran's bilateral leg condition is being remanded to determine if it is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease or medications.

The Veteran's VR&E services are being remanded due to a significant change in her disability picture and an increase in severity of her service-connected disabilities, necessitating further evaluation by a VRC or other VR&E specialist.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to May 13, 2008.

The Veteran's eczema affected between 5 and 20 percent of his body prior to December 17, 2021, warranting a 10% disability rating.

The Veteran's chloracne claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's guttate psoriasis claim for an increased rating in excess of 60% is denied due to lack of unique or unusual symptoms not already contemplated by the assigned rating.