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

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date due to clear and unmistakable error in the April 2003 rating decision is dismissed without prejudice to refiling.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for seborrheic dermatitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded as they may be related to Gulf War exposure or burn pit exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's chloracne with residual scarring, finding that it is related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case for a determination on whether the Veteran is entitled to TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's skin disability, including callouses on his hands, needs to be re-evaluated due to inadequate previous examination. The cause of the callous formation is also unclear and requires further investigation.

The Veteran's service-connected dyshydrotic eczema is rated at 60 percent effective October 4, 2012. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were met under the old regulations.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and PFB have been granted, with the conditions having their onset during active service.

The Veteran's skin condition (tinea pedis and tinea versicolor) is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is also granted as service connected.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for atopic dermatitis and dismissed the issue of withdrawing an increased PTSD rating. The SMC based on housebound status was also denied.

Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric condition, including GAD, MDD, PTSD, and Other Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder. The Veteran's symptoms are related to service-connected stressors.,Service connection has also been granted for fibroid tumors and a left ankle condition. Service connection remains pending for acne vulgaris.

The Veteran's claims for left wrist degenerative arthritis and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) have been granted. The claim of service connection for dermatitis, to include as secondary to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for Tri-Luma cream used to treat her service-connected acne vulgaris is remanded due to missing records and the need to obtain copies of relevant documents.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis and rosacea have been granted an initial rating of 60 percent, but no higher. The condition affects more than 40 percent of the exposed area of her skin during periods of flare-ups.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are as likely as not of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since June 5, 2013.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, PFB, and left foot disability were all granted service connection as they are related to events that occurred during his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new medical opinion and completion of TERA memorandum. The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is being reviewed again as it may be related to in-service exposure to hydrazine or an incident where soap splashed onto his face.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral knee disability, lung disability, and stomach disability have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Tinea pedis and pilonidal cyst were not diagnosed or treated during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations. The issues include psoriasis, a disability of the toes, a disability of the left hand and fingers, a disability of the right hand and fingers, a back condition, and loss of hair.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for asthma is granted. His claims for PFB, hernia in testicles, pneumonia, and tuberculosis are remanded.