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

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include acne, unspecified degenerative arthritis, calcific tendonitis, chronic left wrist tendonitis, and a musculoskeletal condition related to toxic exposure in the Persian Gulf.

The Board has granted a compensable initial rating of 10 percent for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) prior to August 24, 2023. The effective date will be determined by the AOJ and set in a subsequent rating decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of information from Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the Veteran's disability benefits application.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema and bilateral plantar fasciitis has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the appellant's withdrawal of her appeal.

The Veteran's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis of the neck and left elbow, liver disease, and renal disease are all granted as secondary to his service-connected psoriasis.

The Veteran's service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a left foot fracture and a left elbow condition.

Your appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea pedis/unguim/manuum of the bilateral feet and left hand has been dismissed due to your death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this matter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, eye disability, right shin splint, chronic tinea pedis, and bilateral feet onychomycosis have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's chronic dermatitis of the abdomen with residual scarring with residual skin lesions and scarring involving the back, arms and legs is rated at 60 percent effective October 26, 2017.,Service connection for headaches has been reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for irritable bowel syndrome, headache disability, bilateral foot arthritis, and dermatitis have been granted. The claim for a left hand and finger disability has been withdrawn. Service connection is granted for the Veteran's fatigue disability (presumed to be chronic fatigue syndrome) due to Gulf War service.

The Veteran's service-connected folliculitis barbae (FB) has been granted an initial rating of 60 percent, effective from the date of award.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for costochondritis, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and service connection for hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding her need for aid and attendance or housebound SMC based on her service-connected disabilities. The AOJ must obtain any outstanding treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for acne, herpes, right ankle pain, left ankle pain, low back pain, right hip condition, left hip condition, esophageal reflux, tinea versicolor, insomnia, and stress incontinence due to additional VA treatment records being added to her case file.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin disorders, other than his service-connected skin cancer. The VA must obtain additional opinions on whether any of the Veteran's conditions are related to toxic exposure activities in service.

The Veteran's claims for PB, PTSD, duodenal ulcer, right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral restless leg syndrome and skin condition. The claims are being returned for additional examination and opinion.