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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, facial acne with scarring, and onychomycosis were denied originally in a February 2010 rating decision. The effective date of the grants of service connection was assigned as November 28, 2018.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for postpartum perineal tear with redundant tissue was also granted on November 28, 2018.

The Veteran's tummy tuck scar is granted service connection, but her GERD and cesarean section are denied. The bilateral tubal ligation surgery resulted in permanent sterilization as the intended result, so she cannot be granted service connection for that procedure. Joint pain (claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness) and seborrheic dermatitis have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding systemic therapy for the Veteran's service-connected eczema.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection is granted for hypertension, heart disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and residuals of a forehead laceration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression, a back disability, and a skin disorder other than pseudofolliculitis barbae due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's cervical spine, right arm radiculopathy, lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities are granted as service-connected.,His skin condition (chloracne) is denied as not being related to active service.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary for the issues of increased ratings and earlier effective dates for PTSD and dermatitis. The Veteran's claims are remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for tinea cruris (crotch rot) with full understanding of the consequences.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The right knee strain, left knee strain, and right ankle strain are all granted with a rating of 30 percent each. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's current acne disability is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection for acne (claimed as chloracne) has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for eczema, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma have been granted. The claim for a left shoulder disability is being remanded.,New evidence has reopened the Veteran's claims for eczema, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, which are now presumed related to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted service connection for eczema and urticaria, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have been continuous since service. The appeal is based on direct evidence of a link between current conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and lower back condition are remanded as there may be outstanding treatment records relevant to these claims.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to the possibility of existing but unassociated medical evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet is remanded because no VA examination has been conducted yet.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, secondary to PTSD, is remanded as there may be outstanding treatment records relevant to this claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical evidence and unanswered questions from previous examinations. The Veteran's PFB, scars of the face and neck, and painful scars of the face and neck are being evaluated again.

The Board has granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve impairment of the left lower extremity, difficulty swallowing or dysphagia, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis caused by the Veteran's 1989 VA surgeries for bladder cancer. However, due to lack of informed consent documentation, the Board has remanded the case for further efforts to obtain such records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the extent of his psoriasis symptoms, including flare-ups. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, fatigue, right and left restless leg syndromes, and bilateral athletes foot have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for ratings and effective dates have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the previous decision and a need for an adequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and missing scheduled appointments. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his claimed disabilities are related to his active-duty service.