Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

Service connection for psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, psoriatic arthritis (secondary to service-connected psoriasis), diabetic retinopathy (secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus), and erectile dysfunction is granted.,The issue of service connection for skin cancer remains remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development, requiring another medical opinion from a dermatologist regarding tinea pedis medication use since January 19, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims for new examinations to determine if there is a current disability related to service and whether any such disabilities are caused by service.

The Board has denied service connection for psoriasis, back pain, bilateral knee strain, and a respiratory disability as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to active duty.,There is no competent medical evidence linking any of the Veteran's claimed disabilities to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's skin condition and its relation to service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the medical evidence of record does not sufficiently describe the oral medications used by the Veteran to treat his bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis. As a result, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral pes planus, back disability, and skin disability (eczema).,Further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected folliculitis, diagnosed during his military service, is now granted.

The Veteran's tinea unguium of the bilateral toes, with tinea pedis, is remanded due to questions regarding systemic therapy and associated disabilities.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is granted service connection, while his right ear hearing loss and other conditions are denied. Service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and vision problems, all of which are alleged to be due to radiation exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional information from the Veteran regarding his in-service radiation exposure and refer this information to a credible source for a more detailed dose assessment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and considering 2018 amendments to the rating criteria for evaluating skin disabilities.

The Veteran's skin disorder other than acne, to include sarcoidosis and perioral dermatitis, is granted as service-connected. The claims for increased ratings of radiculopathy are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine if any current skin disabilities are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and granted a non-compensable rating for eczema/atopic dermatitis. The Veteran's claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders is remanded.,The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and her service. The claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the treatment of PFB and whether it constitutes systemic therapy. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PFB is still pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for migraine headaches has been withdrawn.,Service connection for a skin condition of back acne and/or hair loss is denied as there is no current evidence of such a disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisystem illness, or secondary to asthma, is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin conditions, specifically cherry angiomas and seborrheic dermatitis. The examiner is asked to address herbicide exposure during service and the September 1967 service treatment record.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis, but remanded the issues of bilateral pes planus and right knee disability due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and incomplete examination reports.