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

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on six different conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected left ear hearing loss is denied. The claims of reopening service connection for cervical spine disability and right ear hearing loss, as well as the claims of service connection for lumbar spine disability (claimed as low back pain), right sciatic nerve pain, gastrointestinal disability (irritable bowel syndrome), migraine headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae, obstructive sleep apnea, finger disability (right pinky finger dislocation), acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder), hair loss (alopecia), and skin rash are all denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by frequent urination or bladder incontinence and night sweats is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his left shoulder disability, bilateral tinea pedis, or lumbar spine disability prior to March 03, 2017. Service connection was granted for right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and headache disorder as secondary to other service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to challenges raised by the Veteran's representative regarding the qualifications of VA examiners and the adequacy of medical opinions. The claims are also being remanded for addendum opinions on whether the treatments used for pseudofolliculitis barbae affect the body as a whole and if they are like corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs, and to determine if hypertension is related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, chronic rhinitis, high blood pressure, tinea pedis, folliculitis, restless leg syndrome of the left leg, and restless leg syndrome of the right leg have been dismissed.

The Veteran's right thumb disability, urticaria, and rhinitis have been granted service connection. The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for her scar disabilities and remanded the claims of chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, whole-body joint pain, and seborrheic dermatitis.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, and whole-body joint pain are related to service.

The application to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for a skin condition (claimed as acne) and left wrist ganglion cyst is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for PTSD, an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD, and fatigue are all denied.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis of the bilateral ears is currently rated at a noncompensable (10%) evaluation, as it affects less than 5% of his total body area and exposed areas with no systemic symptoms or need for constant systemic therapy.

The Veteran's acneiform cystic acne and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo have been granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's skin condition, specifically PFB with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and atrophic skin, was denied an initial compensable rating prior to April 11, 2022.,Since April 11, 2022, the Veteran's skin condition has been rated as a non-compensable disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The case will be referred to the Director, Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration of the Veteran's TDIU claim. Updated VA examinations are also needed to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis is denied as there is no current disability. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hydrocele is also denied due to lack of evidence of atrophy or removal of both testes.,Multiple issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities are remanded, including lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis, groin strain, convergence insufficiency, restless leg syndrome, eczematosis, serborrheic dermatitis, TBI with associated migraine headaches and PTSD, right knee strain, and GERD. The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also remanded.

The Board has been unable to locate a military medical separation examination in the claims file and is therefore remanding the appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to address the nature and etiology of his headaches, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, and left eye keratoconjunctivitis sicca with epiphora. The appeals for compensable disability ratings and a higher rating are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's chronic skin disorder, diagnosed dermatitis forearms, actinic keratosis and tinea versicolor, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to his active duty experience.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and disabilities have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding his foot conditions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and granted for a psychiatric disorder. Service connection is also granted for a skin disability.,CFS, bilateral shoulder/wrist/elbow/hand disabilities, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor and pseudofolliculitis barbae have not affected more than 20% of his body or exposed areas, and no systemic therapy has been required. The claims for service connection are remanded as the evidence is insufficient to establish these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinea versicolor of the trunk and chest is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied because there is no evidence that it had its onset during service.