Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were granted. Psoriasis was presumed to have been incurred in service, while psoriatic arthritis manifested within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's use of prescribed topical skin medications for her service-connected dermatitis caused irreparable damage to her clothing, leading to a decision granting a clothing allowance for the year 2016.

Service connection is granted for acne rosacea, bilateral pes planus, and a bilateral foot disorder other than pes planus. The Veteran's left knee, right knee, right hip, back, and obstructive sleep apnea disorders are being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's atrial fibrillation is also being remanded.

The Board has granted restoration of a 60 percent rating for eczema and denied a rating in excess of 60 percent. The Veteran's eczema is rated under the General Rating Formula for the Skin, with the maximum schedular rating available.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has been resolved as there has been no evidence of recurrence since 2014. The Board finds that the most probative evidence reflects the Veteran did not have an active condition at any point during the period on appeal and therefore, a compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's recurrent furunculosis and cystic acne are rated at 10 percent, while the residuals of right great toe fracture are rated at 10 percent effective from December 5, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected skin condition (eczema and psoriasis) is granted an initial 10 percent disability rating, effective August 20, 2019. The rating is based on the percentage of affected body area rather than systemic therapy.

A 50 percent rating for the bilateral foot disability is granted on an extraschedular basis.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for seborrheic dermatitis as secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected fungal skin infection.

The Veteran's contact dermatitis and hypertension have been granted restoration of ratings, while the claims for service connection related to shoulder strains and sciatica are remanded.

The Veteran's skin conditions (onychomycosis of the feet, dyshidrotic eczema, and acne vulgaris) were previously rated but need further review to determine appropriate compensation levels.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he did not file a timely VA Form 10182 within the required timeframe.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, a skin disability, and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions. The VA is required to obtain new medical opinions from physicians addressing the etiology of these conditions in relation to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ear basal cell carcinoma, a skin condition on the back (including chloracne and scar residuals), and an increased rating for ischemic heart disease. The Veteran's exposure to toxic herbicide agents in service is presumed.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, including as secondary to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's stasis dermatitis was not related to his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied due to his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for tinea capitis and seborrheic dermatitis prior to October 16, 2012, and in excess of 60 percent from that date are being remanded due to the need for compliance with VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher initial rating for eczema prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for tinea versicolor and gastritis, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 28, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder are granted service connection. Service connection for loss of use of the creative organ, right ankle sprain, and a skin disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is found to have started during his active duty service and has continued since then, granting service connection for this condition.