Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for chloracne or other acne-form disease and ischemic heart disease, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a current disability or its development within one year of return from Vietnam. The secondary claim for cerebral infarction and transient ischemic attack was also denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for tinea versicolor as it was granted in an earlier rating decision. The claim for service connection for psoriasis is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral lower extremity dermatitis are granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and TBI, respectively. The effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus is set at December 28, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psoriasis during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for seborrheic dermatitis and psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence regarding radiation exposure during service and to schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for fatigue, bronchitis, asthma, COPD, a sleep condition (claimed as sleep apnea), high cholesterol, diverticulosis, colon polyps, kidney stones, facial acne, cysts and lumps, and headaches have all been denied.,There is no evidence of any chronic conditions related to service or exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin disorder, specifically eczema and tinea. The Veteran is asked to provide private treatment records for his skin conditions and a VA examination will be scheduled to address these issues.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran’s remaining claims on appeal, including his claim for service connection for a kidney condition.,Specifically, there are no records documenting the exact nephrectomy and no medical evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's chronic eczematoid dermatitis is being remanded for an addendum opinion to address whether it is related to herbicide agent exposure and if direct service connection can be established.

The Veteran's appeal is generally limited to a direct review of the evidence considered by the AOJ. The Board finds that remand is required for the psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and knee claims due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's skin disability, which includes onychomycosis in the toenails with psoriasiform dermatitis, is rated at a maximum of 60 percent. The Board granted this rating as it found that his use of topical corticosteroids for treatment met the criteria for such a rating. However, service connection for a left shoulder disorder and chronic sinusitis was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition manifested by seborrheic dermatitis, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted on an extraschedular basis beginning May 6, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since then.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for right ankle, left shoulder, and dermatitis claims.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne not involving the face area are rated at 10 percent, but no higher. The Veteran is denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae and denied a compensable initial evaluation for acne (not involving the face area) prior to November 8, 2018.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected depression and pseudofolliculitis. He is also granted special monthly compensation for aid and attendance, but not at the housebound rate.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral ankle, hip, and foot conditions on a secondary basis due to the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition. Service connection for nummular dermatitis is also granted as it is related to his Persian Gulf War service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's skin conditions and his in-service exposure, specifically herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's right total knee replacement is rated at 60 percent since August 1, 2020. The Board also granted eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for athlete’s foot and acne, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.