Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for dermatitis of the bilateral feet is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability rating criteria.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his active duty service or any period of active duty training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne was denied, while the claim for ischemic (atherosclerotic) heart disease is remanded due to unresolved exposure basis and verification of service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, eczema/sarcoidosis of the skin, a lumbar spine condition, and a pulmonary condition due to outstanding medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinea cruris was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition warranted ratings in excess of 10 percent prior to April 15, 2014 and 30 percent thereafter.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability of the feet, finding that there is no evidence to support the claim and concluding that it is less likely than not that the Veteran's current tinea pedis began in service.

The Veteran's service-connected hyperhidrosis does not qualify for clothing allowances due to the prescribed creams, as they were not intended to treat this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding systemic therapy and hypertension service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected dyshidrotic eczema, bilateral hands was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 6, 2019 and a rating in excess of 60 percent from June 6, 2019 onward.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea cruris, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran's current condition started during his military service and has continued since then.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, bilateral tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and headaches. The Board also remanded the issue of increased ratings for genital herpes.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lower extremity cellulitis with brawny pigmentation of the pre-tibial area with left leg stasis dermatitis prior to November 22, 2019 and in excess of 60 percent thereafter has been denied. The evidence does not show that the condition more nearly approximates more than 40 percent of the entire body or more than 40 percent of exposed areas affected, nor did he have constant or near-constant systemic therapy during a 12-month period.

The Veteran's digestive disorder, diagnosed as IBS, was not found to be related to his service or service-connected PTSD.,For prostate cancer residuals, the Veteran received a noncompensable rating from February 14, 2005, and a compensable rating of 40 percent effective June 1, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for hidradenitis suppurative and neurodermatitis, finding that the current conditions are a progression of those diagnosed during service. The gastrointestinal disability claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD with poly-substance abuse disorder is rated at 70 percent effective April 21, 2009. His seborrheic dermatitis is rated at 60 percent since December 2, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis, finding that there is no competent evidence linking his current condition to his active service or herbicide exposure.

A rating of 30 percent for PFB from December 18, 2008 is granted.,An increased rating to 60 percent for PFB from September 1, 2016 is granted.,A rating in excess of 60 percent for PFB after September 1, 2016 is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current skin disorders and military service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for gastritis with positive helicobacter pylori test and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), psoriasis, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain VA examinations prior to denying his claims.