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

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for acne vulgaris was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's service-connected PFB and tinea versicolor. The examiner is asked to provide specific clinical findings regarding the percentage of total area and exposed areas affected by the disabilities, as well as whether systemic therapy is required for tinea versicolor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,His claims for increased evaluations for hemorrhoids, tinea pedis, and tinea unguium were also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for acne with scarring and OSA due to insufficient medical opinions regarding aggravation of the conditions during service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Bilateral pes planus was pre-existing and did not worsen during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of documentation in the record regarding the onset or cause of his disabilities. The Veteran will need to undergo further examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's atopic dermatitis is related to his active-duty service. The VA examiner's opinion was inadequate and an addendum opinion addressing both primary and secondary service connection is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of folliculitis and granuloma of the left upper scrotal area has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this matter as he passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's psoriasis is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 60 percent.,Increased ratings were granted for psoriatic arthritis of the left foot and right foot, both rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia, left eye scar, and a compensable rating for right hand 4th digit scar have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD were denied due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hepatitis C, soft tissue sarcoma, and chloracne due to new evidence received since the last denial. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the service-connected disabilities granted in his December 2015 rating decision. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to verify the dates of active-duty service prior to September 23, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bladder disability, atopic dermatitis, and SMC based on housebound status due to a lack of relevant VA treatment records. The claims will be reviewed again with additional development.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed as moot.,Service connection granted for tinnitus, with the Veteran having a current diagnosis and in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU prior to December 2, 2016. The Board found that her symptoms associated with her service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure and follow substantial employment.

The Veteran's appeal for bilateral inguinal hernia repair was dismissed as the Veteran explicitly requested withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus was also dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's malaria is not active and does not have any residual disability.,For the period prior to December 13, 2022, tinea versicolor affects at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body. For the period since December 13, 2022, tinea versicolor does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons or bases in the decision, and additional development is needed. The Veteran should be provided another opportunity to submit a completed VA Form 21-8940 and updated treatment records.