Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for COPD, bronchial asthma, eczematous dermatitis, chronic sinusitis, cephalgia, and sleep apnea due to unresolved medical evidence.,No specific rating was assigned as all issues are currently being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and incomplete development. The issues include right ankle, left knee, skin condition (Agent Orange exposure), and headaches.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's initial rating for psoriasis prior to June 23, 2019 and thereafter is denied as the evidence does not show that his skin disability covered more than 40 percent of his body or exposed areas.,For the period prior to January 29, 2013, the Veteran's initial rating for psychiatric disability is denied as he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied in an August 2002 rating decision, and new evidence submitted since then has not been found to be material.,For the left foot strain with hallux valgus and calluses, a higher rating is not warranted as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a moderately severe disability.

The Veteran's lumbar strain is currently rated at 20 percent, effective from March 6, 2020. The Board denied the claim for an increased rating as his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus denying his claim for TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left hip disability, skin disability (psoriasis, tinea pedis and tinea corporis), restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, residuals of esophageal diverticulum, and a left eye condition. The primary reasons were lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for eczematoid dermatitis and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's skin condition affects less than 5% of his body area.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was granted service connection. The claims for PFB, pes planus, medial plica syndrome (claimed as shin splints), PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim on a schedular basis prior to September 10, 2012 is denied as he did not meet the criteria for a schedular TDIU.,The initial compensable rating for right foot tinea pedis is denied due to the disability affecting less than 5% of total body area and exposed areas with no systemic therapy required.,TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to September 10, 2012 is remanded as evidence suggests he may have been unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pleurisy, pericarditis, chronic muscle fatigue, dermatitis, undifferentiated connective tissue, joint pain, and chronic fatigue are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including chloracne, dermatitis, and psoriasis, as related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's OSA and psoriasis were not granted service connection, while his psoriatic arthritis was granted an initial rating of 20 percent. The TDIU claim was denied.

The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's neck scar, painful scars, and linear scars from September 29, 2020. The highest rating allowed under applicable diagnostic codes was assigned.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and bilateral pes planus have been reopened. The claim of nutritional deficiency, skin disorders, anemia, eye disorder, and headaches secondary to hypothyroidism are also being remanded.,Service connection is being remanded for the Veteran’s low back disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's current low back and right hip disorders are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and military service. The skin disorder may be related to service due to potential pre-existing conditions exacerbated by service.,PTSD was diagnosed based on childhood trauma, but its relationship to service needs clarification.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, a higher skin disability rating, SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or due to being housebound, and TDIU are all remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.