Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The rating for scarring associated with dermatitis and folliculitis was denied, as the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7800. The rating for painful and unstable scars was also denied, as there were no more than two unstable or painful scars. The rating for dermatitis and folliculitis was denied, as it did not cover at least 20% of the entire body or exposed areas. A compensable rating for alopecia was denied, as the condition did not meet the criteria under Diagnostic Code 7831. The Veteran's depressive disorder received a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and a skin disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service or exposure to trichloroethylene.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, erectile dysfunction, chloracne, skin cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease as these conditions have already been granted in a February 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is rated at a maximum of 60 percent, covering more than 40% of his body surface area. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise and granted the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for vertigo, COPD, and a skin disorder other than pseudofolliculitis barbae due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. A VA examination is required for each claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities made him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from September 18, 2014. The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 18, 2014 for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities based upon extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete record, including a lack of evidence regarding the onset of herpes during service. The Veteran's skin conditions are being examined again for proper determination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 3, 2014. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a skin examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's eczema during active stages.

The Board has ordered further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's skin disorders, specifically dyshidrotic eczema and tinea manuum, to determine if they are related to service exposure to yellowcake uranium. The case is being returned for these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin disorder, including dermatophytosis, contact dermatitis, and pruritis, began during or was caused by her active duty service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's neurodermatitis has not been rated higher than noncompensable due to the lack of systemic therapy or characteristic lesions involving more than 20 percent of total body area or exposed areas.,The Board is remanding the claims for service connection for dizziness and balance problems, headaches, and OSA as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to June 12, 2014 was denied as he did not meet the criteria of being precluded from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for chloracne, multiple myeloma, soft-tissue sarcoma, and Parkinson's disease due to a lack of diagnosed conditions during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for acne with associated scars as the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not permanently worsen during her military service.

The Veteran's GERD and DFVD were denied service connection due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The skin disorders are being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's DFVD or skin disorders as there is no direct link to his military service, and the claims have been remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,The initial rating for tinea versicolor remains at 10 percent, despite the Veteran's contention that it warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa with rosacea was granted an initial rating of 60 percent, effective December 19, 2012. The Veteran's son, D.C., is recognized as a dependent child due to his permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching the age of 18.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient development of his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to December 27, 2018. The VA needs to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employment from July 2006 to December 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for acne keloidalis, an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder, service connection for hypertension, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to inadequate examinations and missing records.