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

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for eczema, finding that the evidence did not support such a rating due to the lack of characteristic lesions involving more than 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.

The Veteran's service-connected urticaria, dermographism, dermatitis, and tinea cruris are being remanded for the VA to obtain updated treatment records from his private dermatologist Dr. Acosta.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea unguium and denied an initial compensable rating for left-hand fifth phalanx flexor tendon tear with repair.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for tinea versicolor and service connection for a disorder manifested by dizziness is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disability, finding that there was no direct or presumptive link between his current skin conditions and his active-duty service.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and heat rash / allergic pruritis have been granted a 10 percent disability rating. The left knee conditions, including arthritis and radiculopathy, have had their initial ratings denied or remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD, combined with other service-connected conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to February 22, 2019. From that date onward, his PTSD alone meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome have been denied. The claim for tinea unguium has been remanded.,The Veteran is currently rated at 10% for each of his knee disabilities, but the Board finds that higher ratings are not warranted based on current evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation of service-connected acne will be reviewed again with new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for anemia and remanded the case for further development regarding a higher rating for psoriasis.

The Veteran's skin disorder is rated at 30 percent, but not higher, for the entire rating period on appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia, psoriasis, a low back disability, a right knee disability, and a respiratory disability.

The Board has granted increased initial ratings of 20% for the right fifth metatarsal fracture and 60% for actinic keratosis and residuals. The appeal for an increased rating for eczema (also diagnosed as psoriasis) is remanded, and the appeal for an increased initial rating greater than 10% for the right ankle sprain with degenerative arthritis is also remanded.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis of the face and scalp prior to February 25, 2010.

The Veteran's ratings for Ischemic heart disease, Psoriasis, and Diabetes mellitus, type II are restored or maintained at 60 percent each. The Veteran is denied a higher rating for Ischemic heart disease prior to February 15, 2022, and the claim for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and insufficient medical opinions regarding systemic therapy for topical steroid use.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic pain, psoriasis, memory loss, and Bell's Palsy have been denied. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.,There is no evidence of a diagnosed condition in the record that supports these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for folliculitis of the back and dyshidrotic eczema are remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for joint pain is remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral tinea pedis/athlete's feet has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board decision.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for low back disability and bilateral pes planus have been remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU effective as of February 27, 2014.