Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pes planus, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, tinea pedis, and tinea versicolor due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected pes planus and to determine if any of his claimed disabilities are related to active service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted a 10 percent rating. The TDIU claim prior to October 4, 2018 is granted on an extraschedular basis due to the service-connected prostate disability. From October 4, 2018, the issue of TDIU is moot as he has a 100 percent rating for his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service connection for a bilateral foot rash is granted, and he is also awarded TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder and traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinea cruris/pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied. The Board found that the claim was not filed within one year of separation from service and thus, no effective date prior to October 13, 2009 can be assigned.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions were dismissed. The claim of a disability rating greater than 70 percent for adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood was denied, but the Veteran received TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's service connection claim for dermatophytosis (tinea pedis or tinea cruris) is denied, while his claim for erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease and/or type II diabetes mellitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran is presumed to have current skin disabilities, including eczema, and bilateral foot conditions such as pes planus, metatarsalgia, and plantar fasciitis. However, the Board found that there was not substantial compliance with the remand directives regarding exposure to contaminated water or military occupation-related injuries.

The Veteran's skin disorder, diagnosed as eczema and claimed as a rash, affects less than 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas. The Board denied his claim for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence showing that his condition meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to their death, as the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for dermatitis scars and dermatitis have been granted, with the highest possible ratings under current criteria.,Issues related to hearing loss and a right foot plantar wart are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae prior to June 7, 2019 has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae from June 7, 2019 has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is remanded due to the need for a more detailed examination and opinion regarding the treatment of PFB during the appeal period.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of a current disability at the time of filing. The skin disorder claim is remanded as there are insufficient opinions regarding its relationship to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertriglyceridemia and recurrent periodontitis have been denied as these conditions are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes.,Multiple other claims were also included in the September 2014 remand, but service connection was either established or not transferred back to the Board. The Veteran's gout, LeFort I osteotomy residuals of the maxilla and mandible, kidney stones, and knee claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings of acne keloidal of the right ear and posterior neck, and bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran's death.

Service connection for fatigue has been withdrawn.,Service connection for left knee arthritis, eczema, and right shoulder disorder have been granted. Service connection for left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and sleeping disorder (insomnia) have not been established.

The Veteran's ADHD is not service-connected as it may be a congenital or developmental defect.,The Veteran's lymphedema of the right leg remains unclear and requires further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Denver Health Hospital on December 3, 2009. The decision found that there was no indication from the record that the Veteran's symptoms were severe in nature and posed a serious threat to his life and health.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause him to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 8, 2003.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection due to incomplete records, lack of VA examinations, and other procedural issues. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records and authorize their release.