Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of a compensable rating for rhinitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, service connection for sinusitis, and service connection for acne. As a result, these appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The low back condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and alopecia associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae are all granted initial ratings. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status as he does not have a single disability rated at 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%, nor is he permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine, thoracolumbar spine, and heart conditions have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The appellant is granted SMC(o) and SMC(r)(1) based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, glaucoma, foot drop conditions, sleep apnea, migraines, overactive bladder, and various musculoskeletal issues. He does not qualify for higher rates due to the anatomical loss or use of extremities.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, folliculitis, tinea cruris, and balanitis were all found to have onset in service.,Service connection was granted for these conditions based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for superficial acne of the neck and face, and service connection for steatocystoma are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to lack of a current disability diagnosis. The Veteran's claim for migraines is remanded as secondary opinions are needed regarding the relationship between his migraine headaches and service-connected obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, and allergic rhinitis.,The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a current disability of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Veteran's claim for migraines is also remanded as secondary opinions are needed regarding the relationship between his migraine headaches and service-connected obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, right calf muscle tear, low back condition, eczema of the right leg, athlete's foot, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left hip condition, and right hip condition due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's hyperkeratosis with Dupuytren's contracture and athlete's foot (tinea pedis) are rated at 30 percent effective October 10, 2024.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a spine disability and psoriasis due to insufficient evidence in the VA opinions obtained.

The appeal for higher ratings and effective dates for various conditions was denied, with the exception of left and right lower extremity radiculopathy which were granted an earlier effective date.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for psoriasis and a higher initial disability rating.

The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis and dismissed the claims for tinnitus, multiple sclerosis, neck condition, and low back condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, higher ratings, and earlier effective dates, as well as dismissed his claim for a TDIU.

The appeal for service connection for a left wrist condition was dismissed due to concurrent election of higher-level review. The claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral pes planus, and for service connection for hearing loss, neck strain, and dermatitis were denied.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, chronic pain syndrome, sciatic radicular pain of both legs, traumatic brain injury (TBI), shin splints of both legs, thoracic spondylosis, right shoulder strain, right wrist strain, acne, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted an effective date of March 20, 2017, for service connection for a bladder disability, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and skin disabilities based on direct service connection due to in-service exposure to water at Camp Lejeune and burn pits in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a sleep disability, claimed as sleep apnea, due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as higher levels of special monthly compensation.