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

The Veteran's right CTS is granted a 10 percent rating from December 1, 2011 to August 28, 2020. The compensable ratings for dyshidrotic eczema of the feet are denied prior to October 5, 2015 and after February 9, 2016. Retroactive payment based on the October 2020 rating decision granting service connection for right hip disability is also denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer with insomnia is rated at 20 percent from February 22, 2019, to August 10, 2022, and 20 percent after that date. The issues of service connection for ED and loss of use of a creative organ are remanded.,The effective dates for the prostate cancer rating and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are denied as they predate February 22, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left foot tinea pedis, right foot tinea pedis, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted.,The issues of service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are being remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is dismissed as the benefit has already been granted. The Veteran does not have a hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and his claims for bilateral knee disabilities and back disability are remanded due to inadequate pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need to determine if any of her conditions are associated with active duty or inactive duty training.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for chloracne associated with herbicide exposure and service connection for an implanted cardiac pacemaker claimed as ischemic heart disease have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae as moot due to a prior grant of service connection under the 'legacy' system. The claims for other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's tinea pedis with dermatitis is granted a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's right index finger, comminuted fracture with degenerative arthritis remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's skin disability (claimed as dermatitis) is denied service connection.,PTSD and panic disorder are not entitled to a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to April 1, 2022, or in excess of 70 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for thoracolumbar degenerative arthritis was denied. New evidence has been received, but it does not change the outcome.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for dermatitis and bilateral conjunctivitis were remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The initial rating for PFB remains denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, skin disability (claimed as folliculitis), chronic fatigue syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed stressor related to PTSD and insufficient evidence linking current symptoms to service.,There is no persuasive evidence that the Veteran's current skin condition or chronic fatigue syndrome are related to his military service.

The Veteran's skin disorder and depressive disorder have been rated, with the skin disorder receiving a higher rating prior to December 14, 2023, but both conditions are denied for ratings in excess of their current levels.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with notification and scheduling of examinations for the Veteran's service-connected PFB. The issue remains on appeal as it pertains to the initial compensable rating.

The Board has determined that additional VA medical examinations are needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hand conditions, left foot condition, and skin condition.,Specifically, the Board found that the current medical opinions regarding these issues were inadequate due to lack of consideration of relevant treatment records.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for a skin disorder and has also granted secondary service connection for this condition due to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The skin disorder is currently diagnosed as granuloma annulare, tinea pedis, tinea unguium, and dermatophytosis.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with psychotic features caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his mental incapacity that required care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident in the daily environment. The Board granted SMC based on this.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for tinea unguium and tinea pedis are remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the October 2020 decision.

The Veteran requested to close her open claims and appeals, leading the Board to dismiss her appeal for a compensable rating for dermatitis.

The Veteran's claim regarding the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for 63 training days in FY 2019 is dismissed because she already received the adjustment and reimbursement.