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

Your claim for service connection for a skin condition has been fully granted, and you no longer have an active appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for abrasion right leg is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of evidence of a disability during service and post-service. The Veteran has not been provided with an examination related to this issue.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service exposure to noise and the Veteran's report of onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination by a dermatologist or similar knowledgeable clinician to determine if the Veteran's skin disorders are related to service, including sun exposure during Persian Gulf service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been withdrawn. The Board finds that the reduction of his disability rating from 30 percent to 10 percent was improper, and restored the original 30 percent evaluation.,The Veteran has been granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer, both presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for dermatitis is being remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous Board directives.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability alone prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating effective May 1, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and updated treatment records indicating the Veteran had a rash and itching during the appeal period. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether his current skin conditions are related to service, including increased sun exposure in Vietnam, herbicide agent exposure, and solvent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied as there is no persuasive evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,Service connection for a skin disorder (tinea cruris) was also denied due to lack of persuasive evidence showing the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Veteran's current diagnosis of tinea cruris is attributed to post-service factors.

The Veteran's chloracne is being remanded for further development to determine the nature and severity of any associated scarring on his head, face, and neck.

The Veteran's skin condition, including dermatitis and tinea pedis, is now rated at 30 percent effective October 20, 2020. Other issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and/or special home adaptation is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether his service-connected disabilities are causing significant mobility issues, including right foot drop and difficulty walking.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for a skin disability of the feet (claimed as trench foot) due to an error in obtaining a medical opinion regarding the etiology of any skin disorder present during service.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased evaluations of herpes simplex and pseudofolliculitis barbae as they were fully adjudicated in a previous March 2019 decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, eczema, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and alcohol use disorder) due to inadequate medical opinions and missing military personnel records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the nature of his corticosteroid use during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability evaluation for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) prior to June 25, 2016, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter due to insufficient evidence. The case is being sent back for further development.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease and major depressive disorder. Service connection for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and eczema were denied due to lack of evidence supporting their relationship with the Veteran's service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities due to new and material evidence. However, additional development is needed as the current VA examination report does not provide a clear opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied as there is no credible evidence linking the condition to his military service.,For contact dermatitis, a compensable rating (10%) was denied due to insufficient evidence of systemic therapy or other immunosuppressive drugs required during the past 12-month period.