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

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code, Montgomery GI Bill is being remanded due to incomplete development and lack of compliance with prior Board remand directives.

The Veteran's GERD and lumbar spine disability were granted service connection, while the right shoulder strain, eczema, and onychomycosis of both great toenails issues resulted in a rating increase or grant. The case was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to issues with the initial disability rating for tinea pedis with onychomycosis, and service connection decisions for right knee disorder, low back disorder, left knee disorder, and left ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 28, 1970, for the grant of service connection and assignment of a 30 percent evaluation for chloracne of the back, buttocks, and scrotum is granted.

The Veteran's skin condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and sleep disorder are all granted service connection. However, the claims for sleep apnea and insomnia due to an undiagnosed illness need further review as the periods of Minnesota Army Reserve National Guard service have not been verified.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis, finding that the current diagnosis is related to the Veteran's active duty service in Hurricane Katrina cleanup duties. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea cruris, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertensive vascular disease, left ear hearing loss, and infection of the skin due to additional VA treatment records generated after the most recent SSOC. Further development is needed as these disabilities may be related to military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40 percent effective February 3, 2015. The Veteran's dermatitis is rated at 10 percent effective September 18, 2014. The Veteran's asbestosis remains noncompensable.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for psoriasis (claimed as bilateral lower extremity skin disorder) on the basis of aggravation by service-connected status-post left apical lung cancer resection. However, primary service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is currently rated at 10 percent and denied for a higher rating, as the evidence does not show that it affects more than 20% of the entire body or exposed areas.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis but remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was denied as there is no evidence of the condition during or after service.,Service connection for a skin disorder (dermatitis) was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him incapable of performing the activities of daily living and require regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 8, 2022.

The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 10% prior to December 10, 2007 and increased to 20% thereafter. The tinea versicolor rating remained at 30% prior to May 20, 2004 and decreased to a higher percentage after that date.,The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 20%, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limitation of motion. The tinea versicolor rating remained at 30%.