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

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis, but remanded the issues of GERD rating and back disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left groin strain, right groin strain, skin condition (excluding pseudofolliculitis barbae), and right ear hearing loss have all been denied.,There is no current evidence of a diagnosed left or right groin strain or skin condition (other than pseudofolliculitis barbae) disability. The Veteran's post-service treatment records do not reflect any symptoms that cause functional impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, kidney conditions, headaches, dermatitis, musculoskeletal conditions of the left shoulder, lumbar spine, knees, and feet.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he has not been unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's skin condition, including urticaria and atopic dermatitis, is remanded for further examination to determine its onset during service or relationship to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for dermatitis remains at 30 percent, but the Board has found that there is an inconsistency in the evidence regarding the use of topical corticosteroids and remanded the matter to obtain a clarification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and seborrheic dermatitis with psychogenic excoriation due to inadequate consideration of his lay statements and medical evidence in previous VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure of VA to comply with procedures for scheduling and notifying a homeless Veteran of his VA examination. The Veteran's skin condition, including tinea barbae and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinea capitis and PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are being remanded. A new VA examination is needed for both the skin condition and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to schedule a VA examination for assessing the severity of the Veteran's service-connected skin disability, specifically acne vulgaris. The Veteran was scheduled but the appointment was cancelled without clear explanation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings have been remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, addendum opinions regarding his skin conditions, and completion of a TDIU application.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The cases for bilateral tinea pedis, left hip condition, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information about the severity and extent of the Veteran's skin condition, including whether erythema is a separate disability from dermatitis. The claim will be returned for further examination and clarification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed.,An effective date prior to July 13, 2017, for the grant of service connection for a fungal infection of the fingers and toes is denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation of eczema is dismissed. The Board grants service connection for a vestibular disorder secondary to sinusitis and stress urinary incontinence.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (depression/anxiety) and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, but both issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions and service connection issues are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence. The specific issues include rating adjustments, service connection determinations, and reopening of previously denied claims.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals for service connection of cardiovascular symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and tinea versicolor. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right wrist status post operative carpal tunnel release, right tibial neuropathy, and right eye conjunctivitis claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's skin condition is presumed to be related to her Gulf War service.

The Veteran's eczema is being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions regarding its relationship to his Gulf War service and toxic exposure.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions regarding its secondary relationship to PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and psychotropic medication.