Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's lichen simplex and eczema have been rated at 60 percent since July 2, 2014. The Board found that the evidence showed these conditions covered more than 40% of his exposed areas.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. However, his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.,The Board has found that there was no substantial compliance with prior remand directives regarding joint conditions and vertigo.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 60 percent evaluation for service-connected skin conditions, finding no factual basis to support such a change and noting that there was no evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the June 25, 2013 claim. The Board also denied the claim for clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the February 1969 rating decision.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 9, 2010 for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD/psychological disorder, along with other service-connected disabilities, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since April 9, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis is rated at a 30 percent initial evaluation from December 20, 2019, to the present. Separate evaluations of 10 percent are granted for scars associated with pseudofolliculitis on the left chin, right chin, and upper anterior neck.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records and an addendum opinion regarding his skin disorder.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The initial rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, including a lack of examination during a flare-up and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's skin disorder is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted as service connected.,The Veteran's dermatitis is granted as service connected.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for several issues, including service connection claims and a rating increase for atopic dermatitis. The Veteran's current ratings remain unchanged.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the current nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further clarification of his eczema disability rating.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his skin disability of the arm and groin is denied.,Prior to July 20, 2018, he was not entitled to a compensable rating for his tension headaches. From July 20, 2018 onwards, he is granted an increased rating of 30 percent for his service-connected tension headaches.

The Veteran's VR&E services request for pursuit of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) is remanded due to the need for further evaluation considering his specific interests and abilities.

The Veteran's appeal on the issue of entitlement to an increased evaluation for seborrheic dermatitis has been withdrawn by his representative, resulting in the dismissal of this matter.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg skin conditions, finding that there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board also found that secondary service connection based on herbicide exposure was not warranted due to lack of a positive association between such exposure and the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis was rated at 30 percent for the period from October 19, 2017 to December 17, 2019 due to the need for systemic therapy including corticosteroids.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis was denied. Service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities were also denied.