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

The Veteran withdrew their appeals seeking earlier effective dates for service connection and a rating increase, as well as compensable ratings for certain conditions. The Board dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for tinea versicolor is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess the current severity of his condition, including during flare-ups and without treatment.

The appellant's appeal for a compensable disability rating for scarring of the right wrist is dismissed.,The appellant's disability ratings for his right knee and right wrist disabilities are restored to 10 percent effective November 2, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disability, including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and seborrheic keratosis. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's chloracne, which manifests as deep acne affecting the axilla of his left arm, is granted an increased disability rating to 20 percent effective June 6, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for recurring facial rash. The cases of right ankle condition, right shoulder condition, and right knee condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the etiology of any right and left ankle disabilities, as well as any right and left knee disabilities. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis, onychomycosis, and erythrasma as related to the Veteran's active duty service in 1974.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on the nature and severity of tinea pedis with onychomycosis and the etiology of any diagnosed bilateral leg condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema of the left hand was denied as he failed to attend a necessary VA examination without good cause.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss was granted due to in-service noise exposure, and the Veteran's current diagnosis meets VA criteria for hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is granted, with a current rating of 70 percent.,While the Veteran's MDD with PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 9, 2021, his appeal for an increased disability rating remains denied. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected MDD with PTSD and SMC at the housebound rate prior to October 22, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to a failure to address VA treatment records, duty to assist, and consideration of lay statements regarding symptomatology. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions and the need for a TERA examination. The Veteran's skin disorders are related to service, including exposure at Camp LeJeune.

This decision dismisses the Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches are granted service connection, but his left ear hearing loss, depressive disorder with anxiety, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and scar on the head remain remanded for further development.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. Headaches are also granted as related to an in-service fall.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his current skin condition, which may have worsened and potentially impacted his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, with a separate rating of 10 percent for a painful right-hand scar from February 1, 2011, to his death in November 2021. Other issues were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for reopening a claim of service connection for COPD and for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for eczema. The Veteran must file a timely appeal to proceed with these matters.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema, hypertension secondary to PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's psoriasis is related to his military service, specifically during infantry training where he had difficulty maintaining personal hygiene.