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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for high blood pressure was denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between the condition and his military service.,For pseudofolliculitis barbae, the Veteran's claim seeking an increased evaluation from September 23, 2019, was also denied due to lack of evidence showing that the condition began during or was aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and psoriasis due to Agent Orange exposure are granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spondylosis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to the lack of an examination and inadequate evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for retroactive compensation benefits due to concurrent military retired pay for the increase in the evaluation of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

The Veteran's claims for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and scoliosis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for cervical strain, dermatitis, and IBS were denied as the earliest possible effective dates are May 22, 2018, January 26, 2018, and January 26, 2018 respectively.,No rating assigned as no compensation was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a skin disorder and hypertension due to potential new evidence received, as well as concerns about exposure to toxic environmental agents (TERA) during active military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for bilateral heel spur and bilateral tibial stress fracture are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for right knee instability, left thigh scars, bilateral eye disorder, and bilateral heel spurs are being remanded.

The Veteran's skin conditions, gastrointestinal problems, cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left arm/forearm disability, and left hand disability are all granted as service-connected. The Veteran's left shoulder disability is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance of another, nor are they severe enough to result in permanent bedridden status.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for bilateral heel spur and bilateral tibial stress fracture are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation throughout the period on appeal, and thus granted his TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors in the initial rating decision and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further medical examination and evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of lower back pain, right knee meniscal tear, and allergic contact dermatitis, as these conditions were not awarded until January 27, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, while his claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and depression, have rendered him unemployable due to his inability to work due to his psychiatric symptoms and physical impairments. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary incontinence is dismissed as the AOJ did not address this issue.,The Veteran's right lower extremity scar, which does not have any underlying tissue damage, is currently rated noncompensably (0%) due to its small size and lack of functional impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from April 10, 2019. The rating for his sleep apnea with asthma remains at 50 percent, and the eczema is rated at 30 percent from September 6, 2019.