Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinea pedis is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a higher rating under either the old or new criteria for skin disabilities. The appeal regarding TDIU is remanded due to lack of updated employment information.

The Veteran's tinea pedis with onychomycosis and bilateral hearing loss were both found to not warrant increased ratings. The diabetes mellitus claim was remanded, as well as the psychiatric disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to new evidence or other factors.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain as separate disabilities due to the presence of a known diagnosis (fibromyalgia) that already receives compensation.,Service connection was granted for dermatitis based on objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability related to Persian Gulf service.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for dermatitis was denied, and a separate 20 percent disability rating for painful scars on the scalp and scrotum from July 29, 2005 to October 4, 2020 was granted.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's residuals of tibia fracture with mild patellofemoral compartment osteoarthritis in the left lower extremity are currently rated at 10 percent and require further examination to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's increased rating for venous insufficiency and stasis dermatitis is remanded due to the AOJ not providing a clear basis for evaluating left lower extremity venous insufficiency prior to September 25, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and left hip pain, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The decision grants a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for TDIU and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinea corporis/versicolor with folliculitis, dermatitis, psoriasis due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for thoracolumbar spine disability prior to May 10, 2018 was denied. For the period from May 10, 2018 to June 23, 2021, her claim for a higher rating was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a compensable evaluation or higher under applicable criteria.

The Veteran's service-connection claim for eczema is reopened, and she is granted secondary service connection for her eczema as it is proximately due to her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service or herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and COPD, but denied service connection for atopic dermatitis, hypertension, and a left ankle disorder. The decision is based on the evidence showing these conditions are not related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, thus his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to extra-schedular ratings for the Veteran's skin disability and low back disability due to insufficient reasoning in previous decisions.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for PFB prior to November 12, 2020, and his subsequent claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent since that date are both denied.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) is denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, as they did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae prior to May 19, 2017 was denied. From May 19, 2017, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating for his condition.

The Veteran's eczema is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's chloracne and facial scars are presumed to have been caused by his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. However, the VA examiner needs to address whether the pre-existing scarring on his chin and cheek at his June 1965 pre-induction examination is related to service.