Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim for a skin disorder due to service and herbicide exposure, as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding the onset of the condition. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed with additional examination and opinion.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a skin disorder based on new and material evidence. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any current chronic skin disorders, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has maintained substantial gainful employment throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's skin condition, characterized by chronic venous stasis ulceration and tinea infection, was granted a 60 percent rating effective March 11, 2013. The Board found that the evidence supported this higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of her claims, particularly regarding the need for VA examination and treatment records. The issues include service connection for a skin condition (tinea corporis), higher ratings for migraine headaches, and RSD of the left leg and right lower extremity.

The Veteran's skin condition and low back pain are being remanded for further development as the VA examinations provided were inadequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to address the etiology of his sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including chloracne and hives, finding no current diagnosis of such disabilities during or recent to the pendency of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's eczema and TDIU claims. The issues of a compensable rating for eczema and TDIU prior to February 2, 2015 are being addressed due to the need for additional evidence and clarification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for psoriasis, a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine myositis, and a separate rating for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues are also being remanded due to the need for additional development related to SMC benefits.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis has been granted service connection and rated at 30 percent, effective March 26, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psychosis under 38 U.S.C. § 1702, finding that an active psychosis did not develop within two years of his separation from service. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship of these conditions to service.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis affects less than five percent of his total body or exposed areas and is treated with topical medications. The Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted as the use of topical corticosteroids does not qualify as systemic therapy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since August 11, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for headaches is denied due to lack of in-service incurrence or relationship to service.,The Veteran's claims for skin disabilities are remanded as the VA examiner did not address the in-service treatment records showing skin conditions during service.,The Veteran's heart disability claim is remanded as the VA examiner did not provide an opinion on direct causation due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of lay statements regarding the onset of the Veteran's skin condition during service and new evidence submitted since November 2020. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA treatment records, review all relevant medical evidence, and provide an addendum opinion considering these factors.

The Veteran's onychomycosis of the left and right hands were granted service connection as they began during active service.,Service connection was also granted for a low back disability, but the issue of service connection for a left shoulder disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for psoriasis and left hip disability due to additional development, including obtaining private treatment records from Dr. A.M. and B. Hill Orthopedic Surgery Center.