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

The Veteran's appeals for compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, tinea pedis of the feet, and hypertension have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic vaginitis, female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD), and dermatitis. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or were related to active duty service.,There is no current diagnosis of FSAD in the record, and the Veteran has not provided evidence showing she has functional impairment due to this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent prior to July 23, 2021. The claim for headaches and xerosis cutis and tinea pedis are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD, anxiety condition/sleep disturbances is characterized by reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the period from June 14, 2021, to August 8, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a skin condition other than tinea pedis, tinnitus, left groin strain, right hip condition, and right knee condition are all denied as there is no evidence of the claimed conditions during or after service.,Specifically, the Board found that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of these conditions. The claims for tinnitus, left groin strain, and right hip condition were remanded due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of May 24, 2011 for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also received SMC at the intermediate rate (SMC-L12) as he had additional permanent disabilities independently ratable at 50% or more.

The Veteran's tinea pedis of the left and right feet had its onset in active service, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for these conditions. The claim for a left ankle condition is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in physical loss of use of one or both hands or feet, permanent impairment of vision in both eyes, severe burn injury precluding effective operation of an automobile, ALS, or ankylosis of one or both knees or one or both hips. Therefore, the Veteran does not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance to purchase a vehicle and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's sinusitis resulted in near constant symptoms including headaches, pain and tenderness of affected sinuses, and purulent discharge or crusting. He was granted a 50% evaluation for this condition. The Veteran's tinea pedis did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as it covered less than five percent of his total body or exposed area.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from substantially gainful employment, and the Board denied his claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's melanoma, psoriasis, and allergic rhinitis are found to be caused by exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) during his military service at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a skin disorder, and migraines. The claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DM), peripheral neuropathy of right lower extremity (RLE), and peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity (LLE) are REMANDED.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected facial acne, finding that it affects less than 40 percent of his face and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and dermatitis, as these conditions are not considered to be due to his service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome, right shoulder strain, and onychomycosis were denied. The lumbar spine disability was not shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or incapacitating episodes. Right shoulder strain did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to limited flexion. Onychomycosis required only topical therapy.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural errors and requests for additional evidence, including SSA records.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, right ankle disability, eczema, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and shortness of breath as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) was dismissed as the AOJ had already granted it in a September 2024 rating decision. The claims for flat feet, prediabetes, dehydration, acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, right toe disability, disability associated with painful urination, and erectile dysfunction were denied due to lack of evidence showing their onset during service or being related to service.

The Veteran's gastric ulcer with erosive gastroduodenitis is granted an initial 20 percent rating.,Other service connection claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.