Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus was not shown to have started during service and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,Systemic lupus and dermatitis of the face, neck, ears, fingers, and hands were not shown as chronic in service and are not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's tinnitus was diagnosed years after separation from service and is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error by the AOJ, as there was insufficient evidence of record to adjudicate his claim for a higher disability rating for his skin disabilities. The RO combined the evaluation of PFB and dermatophytosis but did not provide an adequate contemporaneous medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, skin disability (tinea unguium), and low back disability have all been denied as there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and migraine headaches were all remanded for further review.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and muscle pain residual to a back injury are being remanded due to the failure of VA to schedule new examinations as part of the August 2018 Board remand.

The Veteran's ratings for hypertensive heart disease and tinea pedis were restored to their previous levels of 30 percent, effective December 1, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The atopic dermatitis claim was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while the PTSD claim was denied due to symptoms not meeting the criteria for a 70% or higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy were dismissed. The claim for service connection was granted with an effective date prior to April 15, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin conditions, specifically vitiligo and dermatitis. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service or chemical exposure during service.

The Veteran's diffuse xerosis and eczema are rated at 10 percent, while his calluses of the right foot and left foot each receive a separate 30 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and denied service connection for hypertension, high cholesterol, PTSD, and other psychiatric disorders. The appeal is remanded for further evaluation of the remaining issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and causation of the Veteran's skin disorders, specifically whether they are related to his service or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left leg varicose veins has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The other issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as well as a disability manifested by pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne. The evidence does not support the Veteran's claims that these conditions began during active service or are related to his service-connected low back disability.,Service connection is only granted if there is medical evidence showing a current disability, an in-service injury or disease, and a link between the two.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a skin disorder have been reopened. The Board has determined that new and material evidence supports reopening the claims, but remands are required to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his current skin disorders.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a 50% rating effective May 16, 2014.,The Veteran's dermatitis of the bilateral feet was granted a 10% rating effective August 8, 2008.

The Veteran's left hand and thumb impairment is granted as part of her service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome. Her right hip disability, digestive tract disability (gastroenteritis), and tinea pedis are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinea pedis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is likely aggravated by his active duty. The issue of service connection for migraines was dismissed as moot due to its full grant in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than April 9, 2019 for the award of service connection for cervical spondylosis, lumbago, and dyshidrotic eczema of the hands are denied as there is no credible indication of any earlier filed claims that were properly submitted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, a low back disability, and tinea pedis. The appeals are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any service-connected disabilities.