Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2024

Service connection for dermatitis seborrheic and pseudofolliculitis is denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.,A compensable disability rating (30 percent) for menorrhagia is granted, but a higher rating than 50 percent for PTSD from August 29, 2020 is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU from September 1, 2018.

The Board denied service connection for lymphadenitis, sleep apnea, Barrett's esophagus, tinea corporis, seizures disorder, neuropathy and neuromyelitis, and type II diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence showing an in-service event or disease.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to support his assertions that these conditions were related to service, including exposure to radiation or heavy lifting.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disability, to include sleep apnea, and an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a right rib fracture and dermatophytosis (claimed as eczema) have been granted. Claims for hyperlipidemia, elevated liver enzymes, posttraumatic stress disorder, alopecia totalis, iliotibial band syndrome of the left knee, cervical spine disability, voiding dysfunction, benign neoplasm of the skin, right ankle disability, right elbow disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability have been denied. The Veteran's claims for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity secondary to service-connected spinal stenosis are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent for eczema with condyloma acuminatum, penile shaft; entitlement to service connection for a left ankle disability; and entitlement to a rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for various conditions and revisions to evaluations. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to provide a VA examination during a flare up of the condition.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted from July 28, 2017 to July 27, 2023.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for scalp psoriasis and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for eczema and chronic migraines due to a need for an examination to assess the relationship between these conditions and military service, specifically exposure to burn pits. The Veteran's participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) is noted.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates have been remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.,An earlier effective date of August 13, 2017, has been granted for the awards of service connection for acne scars on various body parts.

The Veteran's PFB is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is not higher than what is warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's open angle glaucoma from March 11, 2021, is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that a higher rating is not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 10 percent evaluation of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is granted, with the effective date set at April 25, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for tinea pedis and right wrist dermatitis have been denied as the evidence does not show that his skin conditions meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.

The VA denied a compensable rating for psoriasis, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has found that the Veteran requires personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on need for supervision, protection, or instruction. The appeal is remanded to determine if the Veteran is eligible for Family Caregiver benefits under VA regulations.

Service connection for asthma is granted pursuant to the PACT Act, which presumes exposure to burn pits and other toxins without regard to date of onset. Other service connection claims are remanded.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective May 27, 2016. The compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral tinea pedis is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for contact dermatitis with eczema and nail fungus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions did not begin during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.